Windsor, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Windsor, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.9 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 | 15,140 | 51.9% | 11.8 pts (3,427 votes) | 29,147 | — | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 18,561 | 60.3% | 23.0 pts (7,070 votes) | 30,767 | +10.8 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 21,444 | 68.8% | 39.7 pts (12,360 votes) | 31,165 | +17.0 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,494 | 67.9% | 38.0 pts (10,896 votes) | 28,699 | -1.7 pts | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 17,556 | 58.7% | 29.9 pts (8,951 votes) | 29,928 | -4.6 pts | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 24,779 | 68.2% | 40.3 pts (14,644 votes) | 36,308 | +7.7 pts | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 22,569 | 65.8% | 35.3 pts (12,111 votes) | 34,289 | -5.3 pts | 3.9 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 | 57,438 | 50.7% of population |
| 2004 | 57,639 | 53.4% of population |
| 2008 | 56,850 | 54.8% of population |
| 2012 | 56,138 | 51.1% of population |
| 2016 | 55,345 | 54.1% of population |
| 2020 | 57,736 | 62.9% of population |
| 2024 | 57,697 | 59.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Windsor shifted 23.9 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
Windsor 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 Windsor voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Windsor 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 Windsor?
Windsor's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 12.8 points (3,427 votes) out of 29,147 total votes cast.
Has Windsor ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Windsor has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Windsor?
The widest margin on record for Windsor was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 41.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Windsor relative to its population?
In 2024, 34,289 votes were recorded in Windsor against a total population of 57,697 (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 Windsor a presidential bellwether county?
Windsor 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%).