Shelton, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −18.6% |
| 2008 | −4.7% |
| 2012 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | −19.5% |
| 2020 | −8.1% |
| 2024 | −11.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.6%Harris10,314 | 55.1%Trump13,031 | 1.4% | R+11.5 | R+3.4 | R+10.0 | 23,667 | |
| R | 45.3%Biden10,868 | 53.4%Trump12,801 | 1.3% | R+8.1 | D+11.4 | R+12.5 | 23,978 | |
| R | 38.3%Clinton8,026 | 57.8%Trump12,101 | 3.9% | R+19.5 | R+29.9 | R+21.6 | 20,934 | |
| D | 54.8%Obama9,462 | 44.3%Romney7,654 | 1.0% | D+10.5 | D+15.2 | D+6.6 | 17,281 | |
| R | 47.0%Obama9,606 | 51.7%McCain10,570 | 1.4% | R+4.7 | D+13.9 | R+12.0 | 20,454 | |
| R | 39.8%Kerry8,145 | 58.4%Bush11,953 | 1.8% | R+18.6 | — | R+16.2 | 20,456 |
Shelton has shifted steadily toward competitive margins as newcomers from Fairfield County's higher-cost towns resettled along its ridgelines, blending a legacy manufacturing electorate with a growing professional commuter base.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 10.5 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 19.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.5 points.
A population of 41,889, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $108,185 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Oceanside and Hasbrouck Heights.
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Shelton, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0968100/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.