Question 1

How did Westchester, New York vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Westchester, New York voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+26.1. Kamala D Harris received 287,434 votes and Donald Trump received 167,795 out of 457,838 total votes cast, a 10.2-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Westchester, New York's political history?

Accepted Answer

Westchester, New York has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992. The largest single-election swing was 37.5 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Westchester, New York?

Accepted Answer

Westchester, New York has a population of 999,677 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 49.2% non-Hispanic white, 27.4% Hispanic, 13.6% Black. About 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $118,976.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Westchester, New York?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Westchester, New York are Mercer, Essex, Union. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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