Franklin, New Hampshire
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | −14.7% |
| 2020 | −11.6% |
| 2024 | −16.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.4%Harris1,830 | 57.5%Trump2,542 | 1.1% | R+16.1 | R+4.5 | R+14.6 | 4,419 | |
| R | 43.4%Biden1,779 | 55.0%Trump2,253 | 1.6% | R+11.6 | D+3.1 | R+16.0 | 4,099 | |
| R | 38.7%Clinton1,467 | 53.4%Trump2,024 | 8.0% | R+14.7 | R+26.9 | R+16.8 | 3,793 | |
| D | 55.3%Obama2,042 | 43.1%Romney1,591 | 1.5% | D+12.2 | R+1.0 | D+8.4 | 3,690 | |
| D | 56.0%Obama2,093 | 42.8%McCain1,600 | 1.2% | D+13.2 | D+10.6 | D+5.9 | 3,736 | |
| D | 50.6%Kerry1,913 | 48.1%Bush1,815 | 1.3% | D+2.6 | — | D+5.1 | 3,777 |
Franklin's working-class manufacturing heritage and modest size make it a bellwether for blue-collar voter movement in central New Hampshire, with recent cycles showing tight margins that track statewide trends closely.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.2 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 16.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.1 points.
A population of 8,799, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,648 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Winslow and Sanford.
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Franklin, New Hampshire. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3327380/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.