Hudson, New Jersey — Presidential Election Results
Hudson, New Jersey has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.8 pts more Dem. than New Jersey overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 118,206 | 70.6% | 44.5 pts (74,402 votes) | 167,361 | — | 29.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 127,447 | 67.3% | 35.3 pts (66,801 votes) | 189,446 | -10.4 pts | 28.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 154,140 | 73.3% | 47.0 pts (98,780 votes) | 210,148 | +11.6 pts | 31.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 153,108 | 77.5% | 56.1 pts (110,739 votes) | 197,504 | +9.5 pts | 38.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 163,917 | 74.7% | 52.4 pts (114,874 votes) | 219,375 | -2.7 pts | 39.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 181,452 | 72.6% | 46.3 pts (115,754 votes) | 249,850 | -7.1 pts | 30.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 144,765 | 62.6% | 28.1 pts (64,852 votes) | 231,181 | -18.0 pts | 22.8 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 | 610,135 | 27.4% of population |
| 2004 | 614,607 | 30.8% of population |
| 2008 | 619,533 | 33.9% of population |
| 2012 | 652,348 | 30.3% of population |
| 2016 | 668,588 | 32.8% of population |
| 2020 | 721,909 | 34.6% of population |
| 2024 | 736,185 | 31.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hudson shifted 17.1 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
Hudson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Jersey'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 Hudson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hudson 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 Hudson?
Hudson's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 28.9 points (64,852 votes) out of 231,181 total votes cast.
Has Hudson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hudson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hudson?
The widest margin on record for Hudson was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 56.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Hudson relative to its population?
In 2024, 231,181 votes were recorded in Hudson against a total population of 736,185 (31.4% 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 Hudson a presidential bellwether county?
Hudson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Jersey's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).