How Hamden votes, and who speaks for it
In 2024, Harris won 72.9% here to Trump’s 25.5%. Hamden is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy. Ned Lamont is governor.
3 people represent Hamden → What stands out about civic life in Hamden
Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.
How Hamden voted in 2024
Official results for Hamden’s own voters, race by race.
Connecticut: Harris 56.4%, Trump 41.9%
Connecticut: Murphy 58.6%, Corey 39.7%
Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.
Where Hamden’s own decisions get made
Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.
- 5OctRegional Water AuthorityMonday · 5:00 pm · 90 Sargent Drive
- 5OctLegislative CouncilMonday · 6:30 pm · Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney AvenueAgenda ↗
- 5OctLegislative CouncilMonday · 7:00 pm · Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney AvenueAgenda ↗
- 5OctLegislative CouncilMonday · 7:00 pm · Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney AvenueAgenda ↗
Election Day is November 3: 31 days away
What Connecticut voters decide this November, and how to take part.
- U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years
- GovernorNow Ned Lamont
- State legislatureYour state senator and representative
Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.
- Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
- Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
- Bring the ID your state asks for.
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Hamden leaned 33 points further toward Harris than Connecticut
The 2024 presidential margin in Hamden, its county and the state, on one scale.
Who represents Hamden in Congress
Two senators for all of Connecticut, and one House member for the district.
Who represents Hamden in state government
The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Hamden.
Hamden and its neighbors
Shaded by how close each town’s 2024 presidential vote was, not by who won. 5 of 6 neighbors had a closer vote. Tap a town to see its page.
| Town | President, 2024 | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | Harris 50.5 · Trump 47.8 | Harris +2.7 |
| Bethany | Harris 50.3 · Trump 47.5 | Harris +2.8 |
| North Haven | Trump 53.2 · Harris 45.5 | Trump +7.7 |
| Cheshire | Harris 54.5 · Trump 43.5 | Harris +11.0 |
| Woodbridge | Harris 64.8 · Trump 33.2 | Harris +31.6 |
| Hamden | Harris 72.9 · Trump 25.5 | Harris +47.4 |
| New Haven | Harris 80.4 · Trump 17.4 | Harris +63.0 |
Each town’s own official results, closest race first.
Talk it over
Practical, neighborly civic talk in Hamden. Please keep it about issues, not people.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Hamden by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.