Branford Center, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | +19.5% |
| 2012 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | +17.4% |
| 2024 | +15.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.7%Harris2,108 | 41.6%Trump1,547 | 1.7% | D+15.1 | R+2.3 | D+16.6 | 3,718 | |
| D | 57.9%Biden2,133 | 40.5%Trump1,493 | 1.7% | D+17.4 | D+6.1 | D+12.9 | 3,687 | |
| D | 53.8%Clinton1,728 | 42.5%Trump1,365 | 3.8% | D+11.3 | R+5.0 | D+9.2 | 3,214 | |
| D | 57.6%Obama1,260 | 41.3%Romney904 | 1.1% | D+16.3 | R+3.2 | D+12.4 | 2,187 | |
| D | 59.1%Obama1,821 | 39.6%McCain1,220 | 1.3% | D+19.5 | D+12.8 | D+12.2 | 3,080 | |
| D | 52.6%Kerry1,551 | 45.9%Bush1,354 | 1.5% | D+6.7 | — | D+9.1 | 2,950 |
Branford Center sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.5 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.1 points.
A population of 6,305, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,150 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Baldwinsville and Salisbury.
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Branford Center, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0907345/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.