Columbia County, NY
NY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Columbia County, NY (New York) voted D+14.6 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 20,396 votes (56.82%) to 15,168 (42.25%) for Trump.
This represents a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Columbia County is classified as a lean Democratic county. Columbia County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 61,100.
Quick Stats
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 | 56.8%(20,396) | 42.3%(15,168) | D+14.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2020 | 57.4%(20,386) | 40.7%(14,464) | D+16.7 | D+11.7 |
| 2016 | 49.5%(15,284) | 44.5%(13,756) | D+4.9 | R+8.8 |
| 2012 | 55.7%(16,221) | 42.0%(12,225) | D+13.7 | D+0.3 |
| 2008 | 55.9%(17,556) | 42.4%(13,337) | D+13.4 | D+8.7 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(15,929) | 46.5%(14,457) | D+4.7 | D+3.6 |
| 2000 | 47.0%(13,489) | 45.8%(13,153) | D+1.2 | R+8.3 |
| 1996 | 47.1%(12,910) | 37.7%(10,324) | D+9.4 | D+10.1 |
| 1992 | 39.1%(11,368) | 39.8%(11,568) | R+0.7 | D+12.4 |
| 1988 | 43.0%(11,585) | 56.1%(15,111) | R+13.1 | D+22.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Columbia County, NY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.2%(21,345) | 39.2%(13,890) | D+21.0 | D+7.0 |
| 2022 | 50.4%(14,878) | 36.4%(10,753) | D+14.0 | R+10.3 |
| 2018 | 62.1%(18,137) | 37.8%(11,055) | D+24.2 | R+5.2 |
| 2016 | 63.3%(18,893) | 33.8%(10,101) | D+29.5 | R+11.8 |
| 2012 | 69.9%(19,905) | 28.6%(8,154) | D+41.2 | R+10.6 |
| 2010 | 123.3%(29,136) | 71.5%(16,892) | D+51.8 | D+27.3 |
| 2006 | 60.9%(14,353) | 36.4%(8,577) | D+24.5 | R+0.4 |
| 2004 | 59.7%(16,926) | 34.8%(9,868) | D+24.9 | D+32.6 |
| 2000 | 44.8%(12,685) | 52.4%(14,859) | R+7.7 | D+3.6 |
| 1998 | 43.4%(9,422) | 54.7%(11,863) | R+11.2 | D+4.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.2%(16,079) | 45.8%(13,605) | D+8.3 | D+10.3 |
| 2018 | 46.7%(13,665) | 48.7%(14,253) | R+2.0 | D+4.6 |
| 2014 | 40.9%(8,403) | 47.5%(9,772) | R+6.7 | R+30.0 |
| 2010 | 58.7%(13,952) | 35.4%(8,402) | D+23.4 | D+4.6 |
| 2006 | 58.6%(14,182) | 39.8%(9,647) | D+18.7 | D+43.4 |
| 2002 | 28.7%(6,454) | 53.3%(11,995) | R+24.6 | D+23.8 |
| 1998 | 18.9%(4,162) | 67.3%(14,831) | R+48.4 | R+13.1 |
| 1994 | 29.7%(7,417) | 65.0%(16,255) | R+35.4 | R+53.0 |
| 1990 | 38.1%(7,597) | 20.4%(4,075) | D+17.7 | D+16.7 |
| 1986 | 49.2%(10,277) | 48.2%(10,069) | D+1.0 | D+22.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab