Franklin County, ME
ME · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Franklin County, ME (Maine) voted R+8.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 9,459 votes (53.03%) to 7,990 (44.8%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Franklin County is classified as a lean Republican county. Franklin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 30,413.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.8%(7,990) | 53.0%(9,459) | R+8.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 45.9%(8,069) | 49.7%(8,754) | R+3.9 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 42.5%(7,016) | 48.0%(7,918) | R+5.5 | R+23.9 |
| 2012 | 57.5%(9,367) | 39.1%(6,369) | D+18.4 | R+1.9 |
| 2008 | 58.9%(10,113) | 38.6%(6,627) | D+20.3 | D+8.2 |
| 2004 | 54.8%(9,465) | 42.7%(7,378) | D+12.1 | D+4.7 |
| 2000 | 49.1%(7,593) | 41.8%(6,459) | D+7.3 | R+20.1 |
| 1996 | 53.2%(7,759) | 25.7%(3,757) | D+27.4 | D+14.5 |
| 1992 | 40.8%(6,739) | 27.9%(4,608) | D+12.9 | D+22.1 |
| 1988 | 45.0%(5,960) | 54.2%(7,180) | R+9.2 | D+16.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Franklin County, ME • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.8%(1,371) | 38.2%(6,731) | R+30.4 | R+10.0 |
| 2020 | 36.1%(6,276) | 56.5%(9,817) | R+20.4 | R+38.8 |
| 2018 | 59.2%(7,546) | 40.8%(5,194) | D+18.5 | D+58.5 |
| 2014 | 29.9%(4,215) | 70.0%(9,847) | R+40.0 | R+66.8 |
| 2012 | 61.3%(8,552) | 34.5%(4,819) | D+26.7 | D+49.9 |
| 2008 | 38.4%(6,534) | 61.6%(10,471) | R+23.2 | D+34.6 |
| 2006 | 18.7%(2,640) | 76.5%(10,777) | R+57.8 | R+42.1 |
| 2002 | 42.1%(4,773) | 57.9%(6,555) | R+15.7 | D+24.1 |
| 2000 | 30.1%(4,507) | 69.9%(10,485) | R+39.9 | R+37.2 |
| 1996 | 45.3%(6,612) | 47.9%(7,000) | R+2.7 | D+19.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49.6%(7,406) | 48.1%(7,179) | D+1.5 | R+4.4 |
| 2018 | 50.3%(7,085) | 44.4%(6,257) | D+5.9 | D+21.1 |
| 2014 | 38.0%(5,426) | 53.2%(7,591) | R+15.2 | D+8.9 |
| 2010 | 18.8%(2,571) | 42.9%(5,877) | R+24.1 | R+15.1 |
| 2006 | 32.0%(4,613) | 41.1%(5,920) | R+9.1 | R+12.9 |
| 2002 | 45.4%(5,147) | 41.6%(4,711) | D+3.8 | D+7.5 |
| 1998 | 13.0%(1,316) | 16.7%(1,686) | R+3.7 | R+21.0 |
| 1994 | 33.7%(4,204) | 16.3%(2,039) | D+17.3 | D+19.9 |
| 1990 | 44.3%(5,723) | 46.9%(6,050) | R+2.5 | D+12.4 |
| 1986 | 27.8%(2,859) | 42.7%(4,391) | R+14.9 | R+28.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab