Passaic, New Jersey — Presidential Election Results
Passaic, 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 9.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 90,324 | 57.7% | 18.7 pts (29,281 votes) | 156,573 | — | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 94,962 | 55.4% | 11.5 pts (19,762 votes) | 171,311 | -7.7 pts | 4.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 113,257 | 60.8% | 21.9 pts (40,705 votes) | 186,196 | +10.3 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 115,926 | 63.7% | 28.2 pts (51,403 votes) | 181,988 | +6.6 pts | 10.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 116,759 | 59.9% | 22.5 pts (43,857 votes) | 194,802 | -5.4 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 129,097 | 57.7% | 16.6 pts (37,088 votes) | 223,707 | -6.4 pts | 0.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 100,954 | 49.8% | 2.9 pts (5,798 votes) | 202,767 | -19.7 pts | 9.0 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 | 490,733 | 31.9% of population |
| 2004 | 493,981 | 34.7% of population |
| 2008 | 494,904 | 37.6% of population |
| 2012 | 503,558 | 36.1% of population |
| 2016 | 504,147 | 38.6% of population |
| 2020 | 523,464 | 42.7% of population |
| 2024 | 526,597 | 38.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Passaic shifted 22.3 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
Passaic 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Passaic voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Passaic 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 Passaic?
Passaic's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 3.0 points (5,798 votes) out of 202,767 total votes cast.
Has Passaic ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Passaic 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 Passaic?
The widest margin on record for Passaic was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 28.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Passaic relative to its population?
In 2024, 202,767 votes were recorded in Passaic against a total population of 526,597 (38.5% 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 Passaic a presidential bellwether county?
Passaic 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%).