Biddeford, Maine
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +22.1% |
| 2008 | +36.8% |
| 2012 | +32.3% |
| 2016 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | +30.3% |
| 2024 | +27.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.4%Harris7,175 | 35.3%Trump4,063 | 2.3% | D+27.1 | R+3.3 | D+28.5 | 11,497 | |
| D | 63.6%Biden7,155 | 33.3%Trump3,745 | 3.1% | D+30.3 | D+12.2 | D+25.9 | 11,245 | |
| D | 55.4%Clinton5,596 | 37.3%Trump3,768 | 7.3% | D+18.1 | R+14.2 | D+16.0 | 10,104 | |
| D | 65.0%Obama6,796 | 32.6%Romney3,415 | 2.4% | D+32.3 | R+4.5 | D+28.5 | 10,463 | |
| D | 67.3%Obama7,068 | 30.5%McCain3,207 | 2.1% | D+36.8 | D+14.7 | D+29.5 | 10,498 | |
| D | 60.0%Kerry5,849 | 38.0%Bush3,699 | 2.0% | D+22.1 | — | D+24.5 | 9,746 |
Biddeford's working-class Franco-American heritage and ongoing waterfront redevelopment have made it a bellwether within Maine's 2nd Congressional District overlap zone, where municipal turnout shifts routinely move York County totals by measurable margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.8 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.1 points.
A population of 22,498, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,333 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Keene and Waterville.
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Biddeford, Maine. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2304860/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.