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County record · fips 24039 · Maryland

SomersetMD

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+17.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+0.3
this countyMarylandnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1872-65.5 ptsRepublicans
1932+51.4 ptsDemocrats
1976+39.4 ptsDemocrats
1928-32.7 ptsRepublicans
1984-30.2 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
24,822
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$64,943
2024 dollars
Non-white
49%
Rural
60%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Dorchester, MD · Wicomico, MD · Worcester, MD · Accomack, VA