Grand Isle, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Grand Isle, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.1 pts more Rep. 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 | 1,835 | 50.4% | 7.8 pts (285 votes) | 3,638 | — | 2.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,246 | 55.1% | 12.1 pts (492 votes) | 4,077 | +3.9 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,694 | 63.1% | 28.2 pts (1,204 votes) | 4,269 | +16.5 pts | 9.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,531 | 62.1% | 26.0 pts (1,060 votes) | 4,075 | -2.3 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,094 | 50.9% | 14.8 pts (607 votes) | 4,110 | -9.5 pts | 13.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,346 | 57.9% | 19.9 pts (1,152 votes) | 5,782 | +3.8 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,940 | 58.8% | 20.9 pts (1,047 votes) | 5,001 | +0.9 pts | 11.1 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 | 6,909 | 52.7% of population |
| 2004 | 7,265 | 56.1% of population |
| 2008 | 7,211 | 59.2% of population |
| 2012 | 6,972 | 58.4% of population |
| 2016 | 6,921 | 59.4% of population |
| 2020 | 7,275 | 79.5% of population |
| 2024 | 7,528 | 66.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Grand Isle shifted 13.2 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
Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle?
Grand Isle's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 8.4 points (285 votes) out of 3,638 total votes cast.
Has Grand Isle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Grand Isle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Grand Isle?
The widest margin on record for Grand Isle was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 28.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Grand Isle relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,001 votes were recorded in Grand Isle against a total population of 7,528 (66.4% 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 Grand Isle a presidential bellwether county?
Grand Isle 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%).