Milford city (balance), Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | +8.2% |
| 2016 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | +0.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 47.3%Harris14,159 | 46.7%Trump13,992 | 6.0% | D+0.6 | R+10.8 | D+2.0 | 29,933 | |
| D | 55.0%Biden17,104 | 43.6%Trump13,579 | 1.4% | D+11.3 | D+10.6 | D+6.9 | 31,113 | |
| D | 48.3%Clinton13,180 | 47.6%Trump12,989 | 4.2% | D+0.7 | R+7.5 | R+1.4 | 27,307 | |
| D | 53.6%Obama9,271 | 45.4%Romney7,846 | 1.0% | D+8.2 | R+3.2 | D+4.4 | 17,298 | |
| D | 55.0%Obama14,407 | 43.6%McCain11,423 | 1.4% | D+11.4 | D+13.0 | D+4.1 | 26,199 | |
| R | 47.9%Kerry12,271 | 49.5%Bush12,678 | 2.6% | R+1.6 | — | D+0.9 | 25,607 |
Milford's mix of commuter suburbs and Long Island Sound coastline produces one of Connecticut's most competitive municipal electorates, with presidential and statewide candidates rarely pulling away by more than a few points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.6 points.
A population of 51,023, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $111,201 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Peabody and North Haven.
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Milford city (balance), Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0947515/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.