HarrisDemocratic64.0%1,055TrumpRepublican34.1%563OtherAll other candidates1.9%31
D+29.8- Lead
- 492
- Total
- 1,649
- vs nation
- D+31.3
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic62.0%1,065TrumpRepublican36.0%619OtherAll other candidates2.0%34
D+26.0- Lead
- 446
- Total
- 1,718
- vs nation
- D+21.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic55.4%862TrumpRepublican39.2%610OtherAll other candidates5.3%83
D+16.2- Lead
- 252
- Total
- 1,555
- vs nation
- D+14.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.3%751RomneyRepublican49.5%755OtherAll other candidates1.2%18
R+0.3- Lead
- 4
- Total
- 1,524
- vs nation
- R+4.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.7%854McCainRepublican43.2%662OtherAll other candidates1.0%16
D+12.5- Lead
- 192
- Total
- 1,532
- vs nation
- D+5.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.2%733BushRepublican49.6%739OtherAll other candidates1.1%17
R+0.4- Lead
- 6
- Total
- 1,489
- vs nation
- D+2.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+29.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,0002024 5-year
- Median household income
- $201,3972024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 93.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+29.8 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+0.4 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −0.4% |
| 2008 | +12.5% |
| 2012 | −0.3% |
| 2016 | +16.2% |
| 2020 | +26.0% |
| 2024 | +29.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 64.0%Harris1,055 | 34.1%Trump563 | 1.9% | D+29.8 | D+3.9 | D+31.3 | 1,649 | |
| D | 62.0%Biden1,065 | 36.0%Trump619 | 2.0% | D+26.0 | D+9.8 | D+21.5 | 1,718 | |
| D | 55.4%Clinton862 | 39.2%Trump610 | 5.3% | D+16.2 | D+16.5 | D+14.1 | 1,555 | |
| R | 49.3%Obama751 | 49.5%Romney755 | 1.2% | R+0.3 | R+12.8 | R+4.1 | 1,524 | |
| D | 55.7%Obama854 | 43.2%McCain662 | 1.0% | D+12.5 | D+12.9 | D+5.3 | 1,532 | |
| R | 49.2%Kerry733 | 49.6%Bush739 | 1.1% | R+0.4 | — | D+2.1 | 1,489 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 61.0%975 | 39.0%624 | 1,599 |
| 2020 | D | 58.0%961 | 42.0%695 | 1,656 |
West Simsbury sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.8 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 0.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.8 points.
A population of 3,000, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $201,397 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Simsbury, Connecticut vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Simsbury, Connecticut voted Democratic by 29.8 points (D+29.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,649 votes cast, 1,055 went Democratic and 563 went Republican.
When did West Simsbury, Connecticut last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which West Simsbury, Connecticut voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in West Simsbury, Connecticut?
West Simsbury, Connecticut has a population of 3,000 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Simsbury, Connecticut?
Median household income in West Simsbury, Connecticut is $201,397 — above the national median of $80,734. The Connecticut state median is $95,781.
What is the political history of West Simsbury, Connecticut?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Simsbury, Connecticut from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.