Bennington, Vermont
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +24.3% |
| 2008 | +38.7% |
| 2012 | +36.3% |
| 2016 | +21.8% |
| 2020 | +25.2% |
| 2024 | +21.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.3%Harris2,430 | 37.7%Trump1,544 | 3.0% | D+21.6 | R+3.6 | D+23.1 | 4,097 | |
| D | 60.8%Biden2,502 | 35.6%Trump1,464 | 3.6% | D+25.2 | D+3.4 | D+20.8 | 4,113 | |
| D | 54.5%Clinton1,889 | 32.7%Trump1,133 | 12.9% | D+21.8 | R+14.5 | D+19.7 | 3,468 | |
| D | 66.9%Obama2,384 | 30.6%Romney1,090 | 2.6% | D+36.3 | R+2.4 | D+32.4 | 3,565 | |
| D | 68.2%Obama2,687 | 29.5%McCain1,163 | 2.2% | D+38.7 | D+14.4 | D+31.4 | 3,938 | |
| D | 61.3%Kerry2,441 | 37.0%Bush1,473 | 1.7% | D+24.3 | — | D+26.8 | 3,981 |
Bennington's economy shifted from manufacturing toward healthcare and tourism as textile jobs declined, leaving a working-class electorate that swings more competitive than Vermont's statewide Democratic lean typically suggests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.7 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.6 points.
A population of 9,245, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,257 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brattleboro and St. Johnsbury.
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Bennington, Vermont. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5004750/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.