Lincoln, Maine
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.7% |
| 2008 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | −35.4% |
| 2020 | −34.7% |
| 2024 | −38.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.0%Harris462 | 68.7%Trump1,058 | 1.3% | R+38.7 | R+4.0 | R+37.2 | 1,540 | |
| R | 31.5%Biden452 | 66.2%Trump950 | 2.4% | R+34.7 | D+0.7 | R+39.1 | 1,436 | |
| R | 28.9%Clinton389 | 64.3%Trump865 | 6.8% | R+35.4 | R+38.3 | R+37.5 | 1,345 | |
| D | 50.2%Obama400 | 47.3%Romney377 | 2.5% | D+2.9 | R+2.1 | R+1.0 | 797 | |
| D | 51.6%Obama428 | 46.7%McCain387 | 1.7% | D+4.9 | D+32.6 | R+2.3 | 829 | |
| R | 35.6%Kerry470 | 63.3%Bush835 | 1.1% | R+27.7 | — | R+25.2 | 1,320 |
Lincoln sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 38.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.7 points.
A population of 2,954, a 98% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,097 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lincoln, Maine vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lincoln, Maine voted Republican by 38.7 points (R+38.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,540 votes cast, 462 went Democratic and 1,058 went Republican.
When did Lincoln, Maine last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lincoln, Maine voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Lincoln, Maine?
Lincoln, Maine has a population of 2,954 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lincoln, Maine?
Median household income in Lincoln, Maine is $49,097 — below the national median of $80,734. The Maine state median is $74,733.
What is the political history of Lincoln, Maine?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lincoln, Maine from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.