Harvard voters turned out in substantial, though not record-breaking, numbers for this 2024 presidential election. Overall, 84% of the town’s 4,800 registered voters cast ballots. That’s down slightly from the 91% turnout rate in 2020, but still impressive compared to this year’s statewide turnout of 67%.

Harvard voters largely agreed with those across Massachusetts in the presidential and senatorial races. Of Harvard's 4,800 registered voters, 4,042 (84.2%) case ballots. Here are the preliminary results.

While Harvard voters largely agreed with those across Massachusetts in the presidential and senatorial races, the five ballot questions followed a slightly different pattern. Harvard voters agreed with the state on Questions 1, 4, and 5, but differed on Question 2.

Last spring, more than 400 Bromfield students answered a broad range of questions as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sponsored by Emerson Hospital. The questions dealt with stress, depression, sexual activity, drug and alcohol use, self-harm, and more.

For those who have yet to cast their ballots, the Press offers this guide to remind voters about the eight elective offices and five binding statewide ballot questions that they will need to consider on the day.