Savage, Maryland
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | +29.0% |
| 2012 | +25.8% |
| 2016 | +35.4% |
| 2020 | +47.4% |
| 2024 | +40.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.4%Harris2,370 | 28.0%Trump968 | 3.6% | D+40.5 | R+6.9 | D+42.0 | 3,463 | |
| D | 72.7%Biden2,531 | 25.3%Trump880 | 2.1% | D+47.4 | D+12.0 | D+43.0 | 3,483 | |
| D | 63.7%Clinton1,981 | 28.4%Trump882 | 7.9% | D+35.4 | D+9.5 | D+33.3 | 3,108 | |
| D | 61.6%Obama1,815 | 35.8%Romney1,054 | 2.6% | D+25.8 | R+3.2 | D+22.0 | 2,945 | |
| D | 63.7%Obama1,882 | 34.7%McCain1,025 | 1.6% | D+29.0 | D+12.1 | D+21.7 | 2,955 | |
| D | 57.8%Kerry1,563 | 40.9%Bush1,106 | 1.3% | D+16.9 | — | D+19.4 | 2,705 |
Savage sits in Howard County, one of Maryland's wealthiest and most educated jurisdictions, giving this small census-designated place an unusually competitive electoral backdrop despite its modest size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 47.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 40.5 points.
A population of 8,239, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $116,895 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lake Barcroft and Laurel Hill.
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Savage, Maryland. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2470475/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.