Lebanon, New Hampshire
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +27.4% |
| 2008 | +38.6% |
| 2012 | +38.9% |
| 2016 | +42.0% |
| 2020 | +49.6% |
| 2024 | +50.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.4%Harris6,076 | 24.3%Trump1,981 | 1.4% | D+50.1 | D+0.5 | D+51.6 | 8,169 | |
| D | 74.2%Biden5,895 | 24.6%Trump1,954 | 1.3% | D+49.6 | D+7.5 | D+45.1 | 7,949 | |
| D | 67.3%Clinton4,898 | 25.3%Trump1,841 | 7.3% | D+42.0 | D+3.1 | D+39.9 | 7,273 | |
| D | 68.5%Obama4,778 | 29.5%Romney2,061 | 2.0% | D+38.9 | D+0.3 | D+35.1 | 6,979 | |
| D | 68.8%Obama4,680 | 30.2%McCain2,055 | 1.0% | D+38.6 | D+11.2 | D+31.3 | 6,802 | |
| D | 63.2%Kerry4,051 | 35.8%Bush2,296 | 0.9% | D+27.4 | — | D+29.9 | 6,406 |
Lebanon's economy orbits its regional medical center and proximity to Dartmouth College, tilting its electorate toward professional and college-educated voters who have backed Democratic candidates in recent cycles by consistent double-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 50.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.1 points.
A population of 14,999, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $98,147 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brunswick and South Portland.
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Lebanon, New Hampshire. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3341300/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.