New Jersey 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Democratic candidate won 14 of New Jersey's 21 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Barack Obama | Democratic | 67,830 | 57.4% | 15.2 pts | 118,073 |
| Bergen | Barack Obama | Democratic | 225,367 | 54.6% | 9.5 pts | 412,638 |
| Burlington | Barack Obama | Democratic | 131,219 | 59.3% | 18.8 pts | 221,414 |
| Camden | Barack Obama | Democratic | 159,259 | 68.2% | 36.6 pts | 233,593 |
| Cape May | John McCain | Republican | 27,288 | 54.2% | 8.7 pts | 50,381 |
| Cumberland | Barack Obama | Democratic | 34,919 | 60.7% | 21.8 pts | 57,484 |
| Essex | Barack Obama | Democratic | 240,306 | 76.3% | 52.8 pts | 315,004 |
| Gloucester | Barack Obama | Democratic | 77,267 | 56.0% | 12.3 pts | 137,982 |
| Hudson | Barack Obama | Democratic | 154,140 | 73.3% | 47.0 pts | 210,148 |
| Hunterdon | John McCain | Republican | 39,092 | 56.6% | 13.5 pts | 69,099 |
| Mercer | Barack Obama | Democratic | 107,926 | 68.1% | 36.4 pts | 158,549 |
| Middlesex | Barack Obama | Democratic | 193,812 | 60.9% | 22.0 pts | 318,379 |
| Monmouth | John McCain | Republican | 160,433 | 51.8% | 3.8 pts | 309,915 |
| Morris | John McCain | Republican | 132,331 | 54.0% | 8.2 pts | 245,148 |
| Ocean | John McCain | Republican | 160,677 | 59.2% | 18.6 pts | 271,460 |
| Passaic | Barack Obama | Democratic | 113,257 | 60.8% | 21.9 pts | 186,196 |
| Salem | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,044 | 51.8% | 4.0 pts | 30,959 |
| Somerset | Barack Obama | Democratic | 79,321 | 53.0% | 6.2 pts | 149,763 |
| Sussex | John McCain | Republican | 44,184 | 60.2% | 20.9 pts | 73,340 |
| Union | Barack Obama | Democratic | 141,417 | 64.1% | 28.4 pts | 220,650 |
| Warren | John McCain | Republican | 27,500 | 56.9% | 14.2 pts | 48,323 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in New Jersey in 2008?
The Democratic candidate won 14 of New Jersey's 21 counties in 2008, with 7 counties going to the other major party.
Which New Jersey county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Monmouth had the closest margin in New Jersey in 2008, with John McCain (Republican) winning by 3.8 points out of 309,915 total votes cast.
Which New Jersey county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
Essex had the widest margin in New Jersey in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 52.8 points.
How many counties are included in New Jersey's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 21 counties in New Jersey for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.