Dorchester County, MD
MD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Dorchester County, MD (Maryland) voted R+14.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 9,390 votes (55.99%) to 6,954 (41.46%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Dorchester County is classified as a lean Republican county. Dorchester County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 32,754.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.5%(6,954) | 56.0%(9,390) | R+14.5 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 42.9%(6,857) | 54.9%(8,764) | R+11.9 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 41.4%(6,245) | 55.7%(8,413) | R+14.4 | R+9.7 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(7,257) | 51.6%(7,976) | R+4.7 | D+3.6 |
| 2008 | 45.3%(6,912) | 53.5%(8,168) | R+8.2 | D+9.7 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(5,411) | 58.5%(7,801) | R+17.9 | R+12.5 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(5,232) | 51.3%(5,847) | R+5.4 | R+8.1 |
| 1996 | 45.9%(4,613) | 43.1%(4,337) | D+2.7 | D+11.9 |
| 1992 | 35.9%(3,933) | 45.0%(4,934) | R+9.1 | D+16.8 |
| 1988 | 36.6%(3,709) | 62.5%(6,343) | R+26.0 | D+9.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Dorchester County, MD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1%(5,837) | 64.6%(10,747) | R+29.5 | R+15.9 |
| 2022 | 43.2%(4,950) | 56.8%(6,511) | R+13.6 | R+14.1 |
| 2018 | 48.2%(5,928) | 47.7%(5,864) | D+0.5 | D+7.7 |
| 2016 | 45.1%(6,697) | 52.3%(7,763) | R+7.2 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 44.3%(6,552) | 37.4%(5,526) | D+6.9 | R+6.6 |
| 2010 | 56.0%(6,481) | 42.4%(4,910) | D+13.6 | D+33.7 |
| 2006 | 39.3%(4,183) | 59.4%(6,326) | R+20.1 | R+37.7 |
| 2004 | 58.3%(7,571) | 40.7%(5,284) | D+17.6 | D+3.1 |
| 2000 | 57.2%(5,724) | 42.8%(4,276) | D+14.5 | R+24.6 |
| 1998 | 69.5%(6,007) | 30.4%(2,630) | D+39.1 | D+33.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.0%(4,715) | 55.5%(6,377) | R+14.5 | D+35.4 |
| 2018 | 24.6%(3,043) | 74.4%(9,205) | R+49.8 | R+12.1 |
| 2014 | 30.5%(3,252) | 68.3%(7,276) | R+37.7 | R+20.6 |
| 2010 | 40.3%(4,756) | 57.5%(6,780) | R+17.2 | D+5.2 |
| 2006 | 38.3%(4,126) | 60.7%(6,529) | R+22.3 | D+12.8 |
| 2002 | 32.1%(3,316) | 67.2%(6,941) | R+35.1 | R+27.3 |
| 1998 | 46.1%(4,324) | 53.9%(5,055) | R+7.8 | D+13.8 |
| 1994 | 39.2%(3,434) | 60.8%(5,325) | R+21.6 | D+12.8 |
| 1990 | 32.8%(2,599) | 67.2%(5,324) | R+34.4 | R+110.9 |
| 1986 | 88.2%(6,669) | 11.8%(889) | D+76.5 | D+69.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab