President-elect Donald Trump’s political comeback in the 2024 election did not secure Massachusetts, but his momentum was evident in numerous Bay State communities. Unofficial results show Trump winning in towns he carried in 2016 but lost in 2020. Facing Secretary Hillary Clinton, he won in 93 communities but lost the state by over 900,000 votes. In the 2020 election against President Joe Biden, Trump won 53 towns but lost by 1.2 million votes statewide.
Despite the loss in Massachusetts, Trump won in 40 towns in 2016 that he lost to Biden in 2020. These towns include Bridgewater, Bellingham, and more. While projected to win the presidency, Trump was set to lose Massachusetts’ 11 Electoral Votes to Harris in 2024. However, he recaptured victories in 26 towns, including Hanover, Webster, and Sutton.
Trump’s resurgence in these communities reflects the desire for change and support for his economic policies among voters like June Hill. Whether it’s the economy or inflation, for some voters in Bridgewater, the election results were exactly what they were hoping for. John Pressley, a new Bridgewater resident, cited Trump’s economic policies as resonating with him, especially facing issues like housing and inflation.
Overall, Trump’s support in Massachusetts towns like Acushnet and Bridgewater signifies a shift towards conservative values and highlights the divided political landscape within the state. As the election results continue to shape the political landscape, Trump’s support in these communities marks a political resurgence that cannot be ignored.
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