Chena Ridge, Alaska
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.4% |
| 2008 | −5.2% |
| 2012 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | +1.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 48.4%Harris1,696 | 46.9%Trump1,643 | 4.8% | D+1.5 | R+4.2 | D+3.0 | 3,506 | |
| D | 50.4%Biden1,846 | 44.7%Trump1,636 | 4.9% | D+5.7 | D+6.4 | D+1.3 | 3,662 | |
| R | 43.4%Clinton1,399 | 44.1%Trump1,421 | 12.5% | R+0.7 | D+0.6 | R+2.8 | 3,223 | |
| R | 46.8%Obama1,406 | 48.1%Romney1,445 | 5.2% | R+1.3 | D+3.9 | R+5.2 | 3,007 | |
| R | 46.1%Obama1,430 | 51.2%McCain1,590 | 2.7% | R+5.2 | D+26.2 | R+12.4 | 3,105 | |
| R | 32.6%Kerry207 | 64.0%Bush406 | 3.3% | R+31.4 | — | R+28.9 | 634 |
Chena Ridge sits on elevated terrain southwest of Fairbanks, drawing residents who prefer large lots and distance from the city core while still depending on it economically — a profile that tends to track with Interior Alaska's independent-leaning electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.7 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 31.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.5 points.
A population of 5,881, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $133,775 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Summit View and Woods Creek.
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Chena Ridge, Alaska. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0212920/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.