Wheaton, Maryland
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +45.2% |
| 2008 | +55.5% |
| 2012 | +61.6% |
| 2016 | +68.6% |
| 2020 | +67.3% |
| 2024 | +53.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 75.0%Harris14,577 | 21.9%Trump4,255 | 3.1% | D+53.1 | R+14.2 | D+54.6 | 19,431 | |
| D | 83.3%Biden16,956 | 16.0%Trump3,249 | 0.7% | D+67.3 | R+1.2 | D+62.9 | 20,353 | |
| D | 81.7%Clinton16,384 | 13.1%Trump2,634 | 5.2% | D+68.6 | D+7.0 | D+66.5 | 20,057 | |
| D | 79.8%Obama14,351 | 18.2%Romney3,272 | 2.0% | D+61.6 | D+6.1 | D+57.7 | 17,987 | |
| D | 77.1%Obama12,243 | 21.6%McCain3,424 | 1.3% | D+55.5 | D+10.3 | D+48.3 | 15,880 | |
| D | 71.9%Kerry10,663 | 26.7%Bush3,957 | 1.4% | D+45.2 | — | D+47.7 | 14,834 |
Wheaton's census-designated community in Montgomery County ranks among the Washington metro area's most diverse nodes, with Latino, Asian, Black, and white residents each holding substantial shares — a demographic mix that makes it a closely watched bellwether in statewide down-ballot races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 68.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.1 points.
A population of 52,926, a 23% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $111,478 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Aspen Hill and Montgomery Village.
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Wheaton, Maryland. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2483775/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.