Bristol, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | +21.6% |
| 2012 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | −0.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 49.2%Harris14,125 | 49.5%Trump14,218 | 1.3% | R+0.3 | R+5.8 | D+1.1 | 28,718 | |
| D | 51.9%Biden15,462 | 46.4%Trump13,834 | 1.7% | D+5.5 | D+6.4 | D+1.0 | 29,799 | |
| R | 47.2%Clinton12,499 | 48.2%Trump12,752 | 4.6% | R+1.0 | R+18.2 | R+3.0 | 26,455 | |
| D | 58.0%Obama14,603 | 40.8%Romney10,268 | 1.2% | D+17.2 | R+4.3 | D+13.4 | 25,168 | |
| D | 60.0%Obama15,882 | 38.4%McCain10,174 | 1.5% | D+21.6 | D+12.9 | D+14.3 | 26,465 | |
| D | 52.9%Kerry13,602 | 44.3%Bush11,376 | 2.8% | D+8.7 | — | D+11.1 | 25,705 |
Bristol's legacy in precision manufacturing and clock-making left a dense working-class electorate that has historically swung competitive in statewide races, making it a reliable bellwether for Connecticut's industrial corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.6 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.3 points.
A population of 61,462, a 65% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $79,076 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Norwich and Chicopee.
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Bristol, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0908420/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.