Salem, New Jersey
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +55.4% |
| 2008 | +60.7% |
| 2012 | +68.1% |
| 2016 | +58.3% |
| 2020 | +60.7% |
| 2024 | +51.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.6%Harris1,057 | 23.6%Trump334 | 1.8% | D+51.1 | R+9.6 | D+52.5 | 1,416 | |
| D | 80.2%Biden1,414 | 19.5%Trump344 | 0.3% | D+60.7 | D+2.3 | D+56.2 | 1,763 | |
| D | 77.9%Clinton1,307 | 19.5%Trump328 | 2.6% | D+58.3 | R+9.8 | D+56.3 | 1,678 | |
| D | 83.1%Obama1,618 | 15.0%Romney292 | 1.9% | D+68.1 | D+7.4 | D+64.2 | 1,947 | |
| D | 79.8%Obama1,635 | 19.0%McCain390 | 1.2% | D+60.7 | D+5.4 | D+53.5 | 2,050 | |
| D | 77.6%Kerry1,398 | 22.3%Bush401 | 0.1% | D+55.4 | — | D+57.8 | 1,801 |
One of New Jersey's smallest county seats, Salem City votes reliably Democratic in state and federal contests despite sitting in a rural, historically competitive county. Its majority-minority population and concentrated poverty shape a distinct political profile from its suburban neighbors.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 68.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.1 points.
A population of 5,322, a 30% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,721 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Beecher and Muskegon Heights.
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Salem, New Jersey. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3465490/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.