Cumberland, New Jersey — Presidential Election Results
Cumberland, New Jersey has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 9.8 pts more Rep. than New Jersey overall.
Jump to year: 2000 · 2004 · 2008 · 2012 · 2016 · 2020 · 2024
Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 28,188 | 57.9% | 19.1 pts (9,306 votes) | 48,684 | — | 3.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 27,875 | 52.4% | 6.6 pts (3,513 votes) | 53,185 | -13.0 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 34,919 | 60.7% | 21.8 pts (12,559 votes) | 57,484 | +15.2 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 34,055 | 61.6% | 24.2 pts (13,397 votes) | 55,292 | +2.6 pts | 6.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 27,771 | 51.4% | 6.1 pts (3,318 votes) | 54,004 | -18.1 pts | 8.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 32,742 | 52.5% | 6.1 pts (3,790 votes) | 62,408 | -0.2 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,675 | 51.3% | 3.8 pts (2,098 votes) | 55,885 | -9.9 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
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 | 146,263 | 33.3% of population |
| 2004 | 149,837 | 35.5% of population |
| 2008 | 155,738 | 36.9% of population |
| 2012 | 156,934 | 35.2% of population |
| 2016 | 153,233 | 35.2% of population |
| 2020 | 153,724 | 40.6% of population |
| 2024 | 155,678 | 35.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cumberland shifted 23.6 points toward the Republican 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
Cumberland has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Jersey's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other New Jersey Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Cumberland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cumberland has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Cumberland?
Cumberland's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 3.8 points (2,098 votes) out of 55,885 total votes cast.
Has Cumberland ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Cumberland changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cumberland?
The widest margin on record for Cumberland was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 24.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Cumberland relative to its population?
In 2024, 55,885 votes were recorded in Cumberland against a total population of 155,678 (35.9% 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 Cumberland a presidential bellwether county?
Cumberland has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Jersey's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).