Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.4% |
| 2008 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | −13.3% |
| 2016 | −30.4% |
| 2020 | −30.5% |
| 2024 | −34.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 32.2%Harris2,874 | 66.4%Trump5,931 | 1.4% | R+34.2 | R+3.7 | R+32.8 | 8,926 | |
| R | 33.8%Biden2,888 | 64.3%Trump5,500 | 1.9% | R+30.5 | R+0.2 | R+35.0 | 8,551 | |
| R | 31.7%Clinton2,219 | 62.0%Trump4,348 | 6.3% | R+30.4 | R+17.1 | R+32.5 | 7,011 | |
| R | 42.7%Obama3,030 | 56.0%Romney3,972 | 1.3% | R+13.3 | R+8.5 | R+17.1 | 7,094 | |
| R | 46.7%Obama3,009 | 51.5%McCain3,320 | 1.8% | R+4.8 | D+12.6 | R+12.1 | 6,444 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry2,621 | 58.6%Bush3,729 | 0.3% | R+17.4 | — | R+14.9 | 6,367 |
Salem Lakes, incorporated as a village in 2017 from two merged townships, sits in Kenosha County's fast-growing southwestern corner. Its exurban character and recent formation make it a useful marker for tracking suburban realignment in a perennial swing county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 34.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.2 points.
A population of 14,366, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $94,819 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of St. Marys and Twin Lakes.
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Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5571163/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.