HarrisDemocratic59.8%4,736TrumpRepublican38.4%3,040OtherAll other candidates1.8%139
D+21.4- Lead
- 1,696
- Total
- 7,915
- vs nation
- D+22.9
- Turnout
- —
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Kahului, HI
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic64.6%5,879TrumpRepublican33.9%3,079OtherAll other candidates1.5%136
D+30.8- Lead
- 2,800
- Total
- 9,094
- vs nation
- D+26.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic71.2%4,688TrumpRepublican21.9%1,440OtherAll other candidates6.9%456
D+49.3- Lead
- 3,248
- Total
- 6,584
- vs nation
- D+47.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic80.9%5,444RomneyRepublican17.1%1,149OtherAll other candidates2.1%138
D+63.8- Lead
- 4,295
- Total
- 6,731
- vs nation
- D+60.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic80.6%5,224McCainRepublican18.0%1,168OtherAll other candidates1.4%89
D+62.6- Lead
- 4,056
- Total
- 6,481
- vs nation
- D+55.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic66.5%3,781BushRepublican33.3%1,896OtherAll other candidates0.2%10
D+33.1- Lead
- 1,885
- Total
- 5,687
- vs nation
- D+35.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+21.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 28,2882024 5-year
- Median household income
- $98,0772024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 10.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+63.8 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Wailuku, HI · twin score 96.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +33.1% |
| 2008 | +62.6% |
| 2012 | +63.8% |
| 2016 | +49.3% |
| 2020 | +30.8% |
| 2024 | +21.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.8%Harris4,736 | 38.4%Trump3,040 | 1.8% | D+21.4 | R+9.4 | D+22.9 | 7,915 | |
| D | 64.6%Biden5,879 | 33.9%Trump3,079 | 1.5% | D+30.8 | R+18.5 | D+26.3 | 9,094 | |
| D | 71.2%Clinton4,688 | 21.9%Trump1,440 | 6.9% | D+49.3 | R+14.5 | D+47.2 | 6,584 | |
| D | 80.9%Obama5,444 | 17.1%Romney1,149 | 2.1% | D+63.8 | D+1.2 | D+60.0 | 6,731 | |
| D | 80.6%Obama5,224 | 18.0%McCain1,168 | 1.4% | D+62.6 | — | D+55.3 | 6,481 | |
| D | 66.5%Kerry3,781 | 33.3%Bush1,896 | 0.2% | D+33.1 | — | D+35.6 | 5,687 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 74.7%5,334 | 25.3%1,810 | 7,144 |
| 2020 | D | 67.3%5,331 | 32.7%2,591 | 7,922 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 73.5%5,231 | 22.7%1,614 | 7,116 |
Kahului anchors Maui's economy as the island's main port and retail center, drawing a multiethnic workforce—heavily Filipino and Native Hawaiian—that tilts the CDP toward consistent Democratic margins in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 63.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.4 points.
A population of 28,288, a 10% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $98,077 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wailuku and Hilo.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Wailuku
Hawaii
96.2twin score
2008–2016 trajectory12-yr trend
Hilo
Hawaii
91.7twin score
2008–2016 trajectory12-yr trend≠ elasticity
Pearl City
Hawaii
91.3twin score
2008–2020 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Kahului, Hawaii vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kahului, Hawaii voted Democratic by 21.4 points (D+21.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 7,915 votes cast, 4,736 went Democratic and 3,040 went Republican.
How many people live in Kahului, Hawaii?
Kahului, Hawaii has a population of 28,288 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kahului, Hawaii?
Median household income in Kahului, Hawaii is $98,077 — above the national median of $80,734. The Hawaii state median is $100,389.
What is the political history of Kahului, Hawaii?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Kahului, Hawaii from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.