Cape May County, NJ
NJ · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Cape May County, NJ (New Jersey) voted R+19.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 32,151 votes (58.68%) to 21,648 (39.51%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Cape May County is classified as a solid Republican county. Cape May County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 94,941.
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 | 39.5%(21,648) | 58.7%(32,151) | R+19.2 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 41.7%(23,941) | 57.8%(33,158) | R+16.1 | D+3.6 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(18,750) | 57.8%(28,446) | R+19.7 | R+11.1 |
| 2012 | 45.0%(21,657) | 53.6%(25,781) | R+8.6 | D+0.1 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(22,893) | 53.7%(27,288) | R+8.6 | D+5.8 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(21,475) | 56.8%(28,832) | R+14.5 | R+11.1 |
| 2000 | 46.6%(22,189) | 50.0%(23,794) | R+3.4 | R+4.5 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(19,849) | 43.0%(19,357) | D+1.1 | D+9.6 |
| 1992 | 35.5%(17,324) | 44.0%(21,502) | R+8.6 | D+22.4 |
| 1988 | 34.2%(15,105) | 65.1%(28,738) | R+30.9 | D+5.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Cape May County, NJ • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9%(20,096) | 59.8%(30,905) | R+20.9 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(22,952) | 56.7%(31,317) | R+15.2 | D+10.1 |
| 2018 | 35.8%(14,555) | 61.0%(24,823) | R+25.2 | R+8.9 |
| 2014 | 41.1%(11,572) | 57.4%(16,178) | R+16.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2013 | 39.9%(7,080) | 58.8%(10,432) | R+18.9 | R+13.5 |
| 2012 | 46.4%(19,965) | 51.7%(22,281) | R+5.4 | D+2.0 |
| 2008 | 45.2%(20,374) | 52.6%(23,697) | R+7.4 | D+8.6 |
| 2006 | 40.9%(14,038) | 56.9%(19,506) | R+15.9 | R+6.9 |
| 2002 | 44.6%(14,760) | 53.6%(17,751) | R+9.0 | D+13.2 |
| 2000 | 37.8%(16,781) | 60.1%(26,665) | R+22.3 | R+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41.4%(18,270) | 58.0%(25,588) | R+16.6 | R+8.2 |
| 2017 | 44.8%(13,566) | 53.2%(16,118) | R+8.4 | D+36.4 |
| 2013 | 26.8%(8,798) | 71.6%(23,531) | R+44.9 | R+28.8 |
| 2009 | 38.3%(13,379) | 54.3%(18,992) | R+16.1 | R+10.4 |
| 2005 | 45.2%(14,375) | 50.9%(16,179) | R+5.7 | R+4.7 |
| 2001 | 48.5%(17,118) | 49.5%(17,471) | R+1.0 | D+6.7 |
| 1997 | 41.9%(15,395) | 49.6%(18,227) | R+7.7 | R+16.8 |
| 1993 | 53.3%(19,904) | 44.2%(16,518) | D+9.1 | R+2.9 |
| 1989 | 55.3%(19,642) | 43.4%(15,408) | D+11.9 | D+62.1 |
| 1985 | 24.5%(7,665) | 74.7%(23,331) | R+50.2 | R+30.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab