Lihue, Hawaii
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.0% |
| 2008 | +51.7% |
| 2012 | +52.4% |
| 2016 | +34.0% |
| 2020 | +30.1% |
| 2024 | +21.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.9%Harris1,998 | 38.3%Trump1,279 | 1.8% | D+21.5 | R+8.5 | D+23.0 | 3,338 | |
| D | 64.2%Biden2,377 | 34.2%Trump1,264 | 1.6% | D+30.1 | R+3.9 | D+25.6 | 3,701 | |
| D | 63.7%Clinton1,890 | 29.7%Trump881 | 6.7% | D+34.0 | R+18.5 | D+31.9 | 2,969 | |
| D | 75.0%Obama2,263 | 22.6%Romney681 | 2.4% | D+52.4 | D+0.7 | D+48.6 | 3,017 | |
| D | 75.1%Obama2,081 | 23.4%McCain648 | 1.6% | D+51.7 | D+31.7 | D+44.4 | 2,772 | |
| D | 59.8%Kerry1,516 | 39.8%Bush1,009 | 0.4% | D+20.0 | — | D+22.5 | 2,534 |
Lihue functions as Kauai County's administrative center, with a population that reflects Hawaii's broader multiracial composition and a voter base that has consistently leaned toward Democratic candidates by wide margins in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 52.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.5 points.
A population of 7,901, a 18% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,850 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Waihee-Waiehu and Hawaiian Paradise Park.
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Lihue, Hawaii. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1545200/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.