Brandywine, Maryland
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +53.6% |
| 2008 | +71.7% |
| 2012 | +77.3% |
| 2016 | +75.5% |
| 2020 | +78.7% |
| 2024 | +77.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 87.7%Harris6,399 | 10.3%Trump754 | 2.0% | D+77.4 | R+1.3 | D+78.8 | 7,297 | |
| D | 89.2%Biden5,316 | 10.5%Trump627 | 0.3% | D+78.7 | D+3.2 | D+74.2 | 5,961 | |
| D | 86.2%Clinton3,331 | 10.7%Trump415 | 3.0% | D+75.5 | R+1.8 | D+73.4 | 3,863 | |
| D | 88.1%Obama3,637 | 10.8%Romney447 | 1.0% | D+77.3 | D+5.5 | D+73.4 | 4,127 | |
| D | 85.5%Obama2,963 | 13.8%McCain477 | 0.7% | D+71.7 | D+18.1 | D+64.5 | 3,465 | |
| D | 76.4%Kerry2,330 | 22.8%Bush696 | 0.7% | D+53.6 | — | D+56.1 | 3,048 |
Brandywine sits in the southeastern corner of Prince George's County, where rapid residential development has brought a predominantly Black middle-class population within commuting range of both Washington and Andrews Air Force Base.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 78.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 77.4 points.
A population of 12,160, a 10% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $157,587 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Accokeek and Rosaryville.
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Brandywine, Maryland. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2409325/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.