Cortland County, NY
NY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Cortland County, NY (New York) voted R+6.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,706 votes (53.06%) to 10,290 (46.64%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Cortland County is classified as a lean Republican county. Cortland County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 46,246.
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 | 46.6%(10,290) | 53.1%(11,706) | R+6.4 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 47.8%(10,370) | 49.8%(10,789) | R+1.9 | D+3.6 |
| 2016 | 43.3%(8,771) | 48.9%(9,900) | R+5.6 | R+14.7 |
| 2012 | 53.4%(10,482) | 44.3%(8,695) | D+9.1 | R+0.9 |
| 2008 | 54.1%(11,861) | 44.1%(9,678) | D+10.0 | D+14.1 |
| 2004 | 46.9%(10,670) | 51.0%(11,613) | R+4.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2000 | 46.8%(9,691) | 47.6%(9,857) | R+0.8 | R+8.6 |
| 1996 | 46.9%(9,130) | 39.1%(7,606) | D+7.8 | D+7.7 |
| 1992 | 37.5%(7,815) | 37.3%(7,782) | D+0.2 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(7,673) | 58.3%(10,934) | R+17.4 | D+18.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Cortland County, NY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.6%(10,469) | 50.8%(10,941) | R+2.2 | D+2.8 |
| 2022 | 42.4%(6,808) | 47.4%(7,604) | R+5.0 | R+17.4 |
| 2018 | 56.2%(9,113) | 43.8%(7,099) | D+12.4 | R+12.3 |
| 2016 | 60.9%(11,857) | 36.2%(7,048) | D+24.7 | D+0.6 |
| 2012 | 60.7%(11,166) | 36.6%(6,730) | D+24.1 | R+8.9 |
| 2010 | 115.3%(15,445) | 82.3%(11,025) | D+33.0 | D+13.3 |
| 2006 | 58.6%(8,622) | 38.9%(5,727) | D+19.7 | R+0.9 |
| 2004 | 57.4%(11,486) | 36.8%(7,366) | D+20.6 | D+26.7 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(9,472) | 52.0%(10,736) | R+6.1 | D+15.5 |
| 1998 | 38.1%(5,395) | 59.7%(8,463) | R+21.7 | R+2.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.3%(6,812) | 57.7%(9,294) | R+15.4 | R+5.7 |
| 2018 | 39.3%(6,383) | 49.0%(7,953) | R+9.7 | D+7.5 |
| 2014 | 37.3%(4,396) | 54.5%(6,422) | R+17.2 | R+33.7 |
| 2010 | 55.5%(7,715) | 39.0%(5,424) | D+16.5 | R+9.9 |
| 2006 | 62.2%(9,180) | 35.8%(5,287) | D+26.4 | D+56.9 |
| 2002 | 24.8%(3,522) | 55.3%(7,851) | R+30.5 | D+20.3 |
| 1998 | 18.2%(2,663) | 68.9%(10,094) | R+50.7 | R+3.3 |
| 1994 | 22.3%(3,669) | 69.8%(11,470) | R+47.5 | R+46.9 |
| 1990 | 33.8%(4,177) | 34.4%(4,249) | R+0.6 | R+15.6 |
| 1986 | 56.2%(7,782) | 41.1%(5,702) | D+15.0 | D+48.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab