Sussex County, NJ
NJ · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Sussex County, NJ (New Jersey) voted R+24.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 52,123 votes (61.38%) to 31,019 (36.53%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sussex County is classified as a solid Republican county. Sussex County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 145,807.
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 | 36.5%(31,019) | 61.4%(52,123) | R+24.9 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(34,481) | 59.2%(51,701) | R+19.7 | D+10.1 |
| 2016 | 32.2%(24,212) | 62.1%(46,658) | R+29.9 | R+8.6 |
| 2012 | 38.3%(26,104) | 59.6%(40,625) | R+21.3 | R+0.6 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(28,840) | 59.6%(44,184) | R+20.7 | D+8.8 |
| 2004 | 34.5%(23,990) | 64.1%(44,506) | R+29.5 | R+8.8 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(21,353) | 57.9%(33,277) | R+20.7 | R+7.4 |
| 1996 | 36.0%(19,525) | 49.4%(26,746) | R+13.3 | D+12.5 |
| 1992 | 25.9%(14,775) | 51.7%(29,510) | R+25.8 | D+18.9 |
| 1988 | 27.3%(13,676) | 71.9%(36,086) | R+44.7 | D+6.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sussex County, NJ • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.3%(29,959) | 60.3%(49,734) | R+24.0 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 39.3%(33,918) | 57.8%(49,884) | R+18.5 | D+10.2 |
| 2018 | 33.2%(20,229) | 62.0%(37,720) | R+28.7 | R+2.2 |
| 2014 | 35.3%(12,722) | 61.8%(22,292) | R+26.5 | D+4.7 |
| 2013 | 33.8%(9,252) | 65.1%(17,796) | R+31.2 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 38.0%(25,212) | 57.7%(38,250) | R+19.7 | D+0.5 |
| 2008 | 37.8%(27,178) | 57.9%(41,660) | R+20.1 | D+6.4 |
| 2006 | 34.7%(14,839) | 61.2%(26,185) | R+26.5 | D+2.2 |
| 2002 | 34.3%(13,673) | 63.0%(25,099) | R+28.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2000 | 32.4%(18,453) | 62.8%(35,740) | R+30.4 | R+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.5%(26,308) | 58.7%(38,118) | R+18.2 | D+5.2 |
| 2017 | 36.3%(15,431) | 59.7%(25,401) | R+23.4 | D+22.2 |
| 2013 | 25.5%(10,704) | 71.1%(29,873) | R+45.6 | R+7.8 |
| 2009 | 25.8%(12,870) | 63.7%(31,749) | R+37.9 | R+13.2 |
| 2005 | 35.1%(14,854) | 59.7%(25,283) | R+24.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2001 | 37.5%(14,641) | 60.1%(23,478) | R+22.6 | D+10.9 |
| 1997 | 26.9%(11,331) | 60.4%(25,458) | R+33.5 | D+2.6 |
| 1993 | 30.3%(13,052) | 66.5%(28,614) | R+36.2 | R+21.7 |
| 1989 | 41.5%(14,901) | 56.0%(20,096) | R+14.5 | D+42.1 |
| 1985 | 21.1%(5,998) | 77.7%(22,109) | R+56.6 | R+16.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab