Norfolk, Massachusetts — Presidential Election Results
Norfolk, Massachusetts has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.5 pts more Dem. than Massachusetts overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 188,450 | 59.4% | 25.7 pts (81,417 votes) | 317,177 | — | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 199,392 | 60.2% | 21.6 pts (71,629 votes) | 331,137 | -5.7 pts | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 200,675 | 58.2% | 18.5 pts (63,934 votes) | 344,916 | -2.9 pts | 7.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 202,714 | 56.9% | 15.2 pts (54,321 votes) | 356,523 | -3.5 pts | 8.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 221,819 | 61.4% | 28.2 pts (102,096 votes) | 361,562 | +14.4 pts | 0.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 273,312 | 66.5% | 36.0 pts (148,018 votes) | 411,042 | +7.2 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 242,712 | 62.8% | 28.5 pts (110,215 votes) | 386,447 | -7.8 pts | 3.5 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 650,865 | 48.7% of population |
| 2004 | 652,630 | 50.7% of population |
| 2008 | 661,703 | 52.1% of population |
| 2012 | 682,865 | 52.2% of population |
| 2016 | 697,079 | 51.9% of population |
| 2020 | 723,750 | 56.8% of population |
| 2024 | 740,754 | 52.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Norfolk shifted 1.8 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Norfolk has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Massachusetts's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Norfolk voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Norfolk has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Norfolk?
Norfolk's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 15.5 points (54,321 votes) out of 356,523 total votes cast.
Has Norfolk ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Norfolk has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Norfolk?
The widest margin on record for Norfolk was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 37.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Norfolk relative to its population?
In 2024, 386,447 votes were recorded in Norfolk against a total population of 740,754 (52.2% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Norfolk a presidential bellwether county?
Norfolk has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Massachusetts's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).