Tanaina, Alaska
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −44.9% |
| 2008 | −58.7% |
| 2012 | −52.8% |
| 2016 | −56.0% |
| 2020 | −53.1% |
| 2024 | −53.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.5%Harris924 | 75.3%Trump3,238 | 3.3% | R+53.8 | R+0.7 | R+52.3 | 4,302 | |
| R | 21.6%Biden856 | 74.8%Trump2,958 | 3.6% | R+53.1 | D+2.8 | R+57.6 | 3,956 | |
| R | 17.0%Clinton591 | 73.0%Trump2,539 | 10.1% | R+56.0 | R+3.2 | R+58.1 | 3,480 | |
| R | 21.5%Obama659 | 74.3%Romney2,276 | 4.2% | R+52.8 | D+5.9 | R+56.6 | 3,065 | |
| R | 19.8%Obama667 | 78.4%McCain2,646 | 1.8% | R+58.7 | R+13.7 | R+65.9 | 3,373 | |
| R | 25.9%Kerry156 | 70.8%Bush427 | 3.3% | R+44.9 | — | R+42.5 | 603 |
Tanaina sits within the Mat-Su Borough, a fast-growing exurban corridor where population gains since 2010 have outpaced most of Alaska, drawing working families priced out of Anchorage proper.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 58.7 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.8 points.
A population of 9,646, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $105,536 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Lakes and South Lakes.
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Tanaina, Alaska. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0275077/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.