Putnam, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | +15.1% |
| 2016 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | −8.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.8%Harris1,510 | 53.6%Trump1,807 | 1.5% | R+8.8 | R+10.7 | R+7.3 | 3,369 | |
| D | 49.8%Biden1,526 | 47.9%Trump1,469 | 2.3% | D+1.9 | D+3.7 | R+2.6 | 3,067 | |
| R | 45.5%Clinton1,167 | 47.3%Trump1,214 | 7.2% | R+1.8 | R+16.9 | R+3.9 | 2,565 | |
| D | 56.6%Obama1,372 | 41.6%Romney1,007 | 1.8% | D+15.1 | R+1.8 | D+11.2 | 2,423 | |
| D | 57.7%Obama1,522 | 40.8%McCain1,076 | 1.6% | D+16.9 | D+8.2 | D+9.6 | 2,640 | |
| D | 53.5%Kerry1,350 | 44.8%Bush1,131 | 1.7% | D+8.7 | — | D+11.1 | 2,524 |
Putnam sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 8.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.8 points.
A population of 7,120, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,511 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Westport and Athol.
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Putnam, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0962640/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.