Salem, Massachusetts — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Essex County, Massachusetts, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Essex County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 110,010 | 35.5% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 178,400 | 57.57% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 21,451 | 6.92% |
| Total Votes | 309,861 | 100% |
Essex County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 135,114 | 40.55% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 194,068 | 58.24% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 4,051 | 1.22% |
| Total Votes | 333,233 | 100% |
Essex County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 208,323 | 59.36% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 136,905 | 39.01% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 5,742 | 1.64% |
| Total Votes | 350,970 | 100% |
Essex County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 208,723 | 57.46% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 149,808 | 41.24% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 4,715 | 1.3% |
| Total Votes | 363,246 | 100% |
Essex County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 135,405 | 36% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 220,027 | 58.5% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 20,708 | 5.51% |
| Total Votes | 376,140 | 100% |