Wethersfield, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | +18.7% |
| 2012 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | +19.7% |
| 2024 | +15.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.6%Harris8,807 | 41.6%Trump6,462 | 1.8% | D+15.1 | R+4.6 | D+16.6 | 15,548 | |
| D | 59.1%Biden9,612 | 39.4%Trump6,413 | 1.5% | D+19.7 | D+6.0 | D+15.2 | 16,277 | |
| D | 54.4%Clinton7,734 | 40.7%Trump5,794 | 4.9% | D+13.6 | R+0.9 | D+11.6 | 14,222 | |
| D | 56.7%Obama7,923 | 42.1%Romney5,889 | 1.2% | D+14.6 | R+4.1 | D+10.7 | 13,977 | |
| D | 58.7%Obama8,643 | 40.0%McCain5,891 | 1.2% | D+18.7 | D+12.9 | D+11.4 | 14,716 | |
| D | 52.2%Kerry7,396 | 46.4%Bush6,578 | 1.4% | D+5.8 | — | D+8.2 | 14,179 |
Wethersfield sits just south of Hartford along the Connecticut River plain, blending older working-class neighborhoods with professional households in a mix that has made it a reliable bellwether in statewide races decided by single-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.1 points.
A population of 27,250, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $126,806 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Newington and West Hartford.
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Wethersfield, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0984970/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.