US Election 2024 Results - Maryland

Maryland has participated in all 59 presidential elections since joining the Union in April 1788. Maryland earned its nickname as a "blue" state because it has historically been a Democratic stronghold, especially since the Civil War era when modern political parties were formed. With a strong urban-suburban foundation and a diversified voter base, Maryland has strengthened its Democratic identity in recent decades, making it challenging for Republicans to compete. Notably, the state-supported Richard Nixon in 1972, Ronald Reagan in 1984, and George H.W. Bush in 1988 with resounding victories. But Joe Biden won the state comfortably in the 2020 presidential contest, taking 65% of the vote to Donald Trump's 32%. The state's electoral votes have been reliably blue for several years Maryland is likely to remain a key battleground state in the upcoming election.Read more