Jefferson County, NY
NY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Jefferson County, NY (New York) voted R+23.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 26,417 votes (61.66%) to 16,326 (38.11%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Jefferson County is classified as a solid Republican county. Jefferson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 115,040.
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 | 38.1%(16,326) | 61.7%(26,417) | R+23.6 | R+4.6 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(17,307) | 58.4%(25,629) | R+19.0 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 36.1%(13,809) | 56.9%(21,763) | R+20.8 | R+17.9 |
| 2012 | 47.9%(17,099) | 50.8%(18,122) | R+2.9 | D+2.4 |
| 2008 | 46.7%(18,166) | 52.0%(20,220) | R+5.3 | D+6.0 |
| 2004 | 43.5%(16,860) | 54.7%(21,231) | R+11.3 | R+7.4 |
| 2000 | 46.1%(16,799) | 50.0%(18,192) | R+3.8 | R+16.8 |
| 1996 | 49.2%(16,783) | 36.2%(12,362) | D+13.0 | D+15.2 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(13,380) | 38.0%(14,227) | R+2.3 | D+13.1 |
| 1988 | 42.0%(14,137) | 57.4%(19,304) | R+15.4 | D+20.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Jefferson County, NY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.6%(17,511) | 57.1%(23,477) | R+14.5 | D+8.3 |
| 2022 | 34.1%(10,703) | 56.9%(17,872) | R+22.8 | R+22.3 |
| 2018 | 49.7%(14,741) | 50.2%(14,884) | R+0.5 | R+15.4 |
| 2016 | 56.3%(20,711) | 41.5%(15,245) | D+14.9 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 63.7%(21,746) | 34.8%(11,882) | D+28.9 | R+19.6 |
| 2010 | 124.2%(32,059) | 75.7%(19,539) | D+48.5 | D+23.9 |
| 2006 | 61.6%(15,384) | 37.0%(9,237) | D+24.6 | R+8.6 |
| 2004 | 64.2%(22,463) | 31.0%(10,846) | D+33.2 | D+36.2 |
| 2000 | 44.4%(16,044) | 47.4%(17,121) | R+3.0 | D+27.7 |
| 1998 | 33.7%(8,392) | 64.3%(16,027) | R+30.6 | R+50.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.0%(9,204) | 71.0%(22,523) | R+42.0 | R+7.8 |
| 2018 | 29.7%(8,862) | 63.9%(19,064) | R+34.2 | R+29.4 |
| 2014 | 45.1%(10,700) | 50.0%(11,853) | R+4.9 | R+27.1 |
| 2010 | 58.4%(15,762) | 36.2%(9,760) | D+22.3 | R+5.8 |
| 2006 | 63.3%(15,648) | 35.3%(8,721) | D+28.0 | D+80.1 |
| 2002 | 14.8%(3,897) | 66.8%(17,616) | R+52.0 | D+14.1 |
| 1998 | 9.9%(2,613) | 76.1%(20,008) | R+66.2 | R+39.7 |
| 1994 | 29.9%(8,770) | 56.4%(16,530) | R+26.5 | R+37.5 |
| 1990 | 43.4%(10,545) | 32.4%(7,864) | D+11.0 | R+18.4 |
| 1986 | 63.7%(15,296) | 34.2%(8,223) | D+29.4 | D+56.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab