Windham, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Windham, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.4 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 | 11,319 | 52.7% | 18.4 pts (3,961 votes) | 21,491 | — | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 15,489 | 66.4% | 35.2 pts (8,209 votes) | 23,316 | +14.8 pts | 15.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 17,585 | 73.0% | 48.1 pts (11,588 votes) | 24,081 | +13.1 pts | 11.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,026 | 73.1% | 48.7 pts (10,679 votes) | 21,937 | +0.8 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 14,340 | 63.4% | 39.3 pts (8,886 votes) | 22,635 | -5.1 pts | 14.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 20,057 | 70.5% | 45.0 pts (12,806 votes) | 28,452 | +2.0 pts | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 17,904 | 69.0% | 42.3 pts (10,976 votes) | 25,933 | -2.7 pts | 11.4 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 | 44,074 | 48.8% of population |
| 2004 | 44,241 | 52.7% of population |
| 2008 | 44,407 | 54.2% of population |
| 2012 | 43,996 | 49.9% of population |
| 2016 | 43,163 | 52.4% of population |
| 2020 | 45,878 | 62.0% of population |
| 2024 | 45,627 | 56.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Windham shifted 23.0 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
Windham 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 Windham voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Windham 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 Windham?
Windham's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 21.2 points (3,961 votes) out of 21,491 total votes cast.
Has Windham ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Windham has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Windham?
The widest margin on record for Windham was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 50.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Windham relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,933 votes were recorded in Windham against a total population of 45,627 (56.8% 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 Windham a presidential bellwether county?
Windham 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%).