New Jersey 2016 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2016, the Democratic candidate won 12 of New Jersey's 21 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 60,924 | 51.9% | 7.0 pts | 117,291 |
| Bergen | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 231,211 | 55.1% | 13.3 pts | 419,296 |
| Burlington | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 121,725 | 55.6% | 14.8 pts | 218,943 |
| Camden | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 146,717 | 64.7% | 32.7 pts | 226,592 |
| Cape May | Donald Trump | Republican | 28,446 | 58.4% | 19.9 pts | 48,722 |
| Cumberland | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 27,771 | 51.4% | 6.1 pts | 54,004 |
| Essex | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 240,837 | 77.5% | 57.1 pts | 310,934 |
| Gloucester | Donald Trump | Republican | 67,544 | 48.4% | 0.5 pts | 139,542 |
| Hudson | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 163,917 | 74.7% | 52.4 pts | 219,375 |
| Hunterdon | Donald Trump | Republican | 38,712 | 54.7% | 13.9 pts | 70,836 |
| Mercer | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 104,775 | 66.9% | 37.4 pts | 156,529 |
| Middlesex | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 193,044 | 59.2% | 21.5 pts | 326,102 |
| Monmouth | Donald Trump | Republican | 166,723 | 53.0% | 9.4 pts | 314,377 |
| Morris | Donald Trump | Republican | 126,071 | 50.3% | 4.3 pts | 250,416 |
| Ocean | Donald Trump | Republican | 179,079 | 65.3% | 33.5 pts | 274,362 |
| Passaic | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 116,759 | 59.9% | 22.5 pts | 194,802 |
| Salem | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,381 | 55.5% | 15.2 pts | 29,494 |
| Somerset | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 85,689 | 54.5% | 12.8 pts | 157,092 |
| Sussex | Donald Trump | Republican | 46,658 | 62.9% | 30.3 pts | 74,126 |
| Union | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 147,414 | 66.4% | 35.7 pts | 221,975 |
| Warren | Donald Trump | Republican | 29,858 | 60.6% | 25.5 pts | 49,236 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in New Jersey in 2016?
The Democratic candidate won 12 of New Jersey's 21 counties in 2016, with 9 counties going to the other major party.
Which New Jersey county had the closest presidential result in 2016?
Gloucester had the closest margin in New Jersey in 2016, with Donald Trump (Republican) winning by 0.5 points out of 139,542 total votes cast.
Which New Jersey county had the widest presidential margin in 2016?
Essex had the widest margin in New Jersey in 2016, with Hillary Clinton (Democratic) winning by 57.1 points.
How many counties are included in New Jersey's 2016 presidential results?
This page covers 21 counties in New Jersey for the 2016 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.