Hunterdon, New Jersey — Presidential Election Results
Hunterdon, New Jersey has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.8 pts more Rep. 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,210 | 57.1% | 19.2 pts (10,823 votes) | 56,455 | — | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 39,888 | 59.8% | 20.8 pts (13,838 votes) | 66,680 | -0.8 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 39,092 | 56.6% | 13.5 pts (9,316 votes) | 69,099 | +7.5 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 38,687 | 58.2% | 17.8 pts (11,811 votes) | 66,494 | -4.5 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 38,712 | 54.7% | 13.9 pts (9,814 votes) | 70,836 | +3.5 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 43,153 | 51.2% | 4.4 pts (3,696 votes) | 84,242 | +10.0 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 42,391 | 52.4% | 6.7 pts (5,396 votes) | 80,925 | -2.3 pts | 12.8 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 | 122,579 | 46.1% of population |
| 2004 | 127,583 | 52.3% of population |
| 2008 | 128,449 | 53.8% of population |
| 2012 | 126,594 | 52.5% of population |
| 2016 | 124,775 | 56.8% of population |
| 2020 | 128,793 | 65.4% of population |
| 2024 | 131,708 | 61.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hunterdon shifted 13.4 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
Hunterdon has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Jersey's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Hunterdon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hunterdon has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Hunterdon?
Hunterdon's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 4.5 points (3,696 votes) out of 84,242 total votes cast.
Has Hunterdon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hunterdon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hunterdon?
The widest margin on record for Hunterdon was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Hunterdon relative to its population?
In 2024, 80,925 votes were recorded in Hunterdon against a total population of 131,708 (61.4% 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 Hunterdon a presidential bellwether county?
Hunterdon has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Jersey's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).