Addison, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Addison, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 4.2 pts more Dem. than Vermont overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 8,936 | 51.3% | 11.4 pts (1,983 votes) | 17,427 | — | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 11,147 | 60.0% | 21.9 pts (4,070 votes) | 18,579 | +9.9 pts | 1.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,202 | 68.6% | 39.2 pts (7,535 votes) | 19,238 | +17.6 pts | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,257 | 68.4% | 39.4 pts (7,054 votes) | 17,910 | +0.5 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 11,219 | 59.0% | 31.1 pts (5,922 votes) | 19,031 | -4.5 pts | 5.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 15,089 | 66.7% | 37.7 pts (8,522 votes) | 22,611 | +3.5 pts | 2.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 14,879 | 65.8% | 35.6 pts (8,038 votes) | 22,607 | -2.3 pts | 4.2 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 | 36,002 | 48.4% of population |
| 2004 | 36,580 | 50.8% of population |
| 2008 | 36,905 | 52.1% of population |
| 2012 | 36,899 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 36,931 | 51.5% of population |
| 2020 | 37,354 | 60.5% of population |
| 2024 | 38,047 | 59.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Addison shifted 24.5 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
Addison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Vermont'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 Addison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Addison 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 Addison?
Addison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 12.5 points (1,983 votes) out of 17,427 total votes cast.
Has Addison ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Addison has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Addison?
The widest margin on record for Addison was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 40.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Addison relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,607 votes were recorded in Addison against a total population of 38,047 (59.4% 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 Addison a presidential bellwether county?
Addison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Vermont's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).