HarrisDemocratic37.6%640TrumpRepublican57.0%969OtherAll other candidates5.4%91
R+19.4- Lead
- 329
- Total
- 1,700
- vs nation
- R+17.9
- Turnout
- 65.1%
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Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 65.1% of 2,613 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic37.9%741TrumpRepublican58.8%1,150OtherAll other candidates3.4%66
R+20.9- Lead
- 409
- Total
- 1,957
- vs nation
- R+25.4
- Turnout
- 78.5%
ClintonDemocratic33.8%607TrumpRepublican53.1%954OtherAll other candidates13.1%235
R+19.3- Lead
- 347
- Total
- 1,796
- vs nation
- R+21.4
- Turnout
- 76.7%
ObamaDemocratic44.9%775RomneyRepublican50.1%866OtherAll other candidates5.0%86
R+5.3- Lead
- 91
- Total
- 1,727
- vs nation
- R+9.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.8%702McCainRepublican56.0%962OtherAll other candidates3.2%55
R+15.1- Lead
- 260
- Total
- 1,719
- vs nation
- R+22.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic36.8%611BushRepublican58.7%975OtherAll other candidates4.5%74
R+21.9- Lead
- 364
- Total
- 1,660
- vs nation
- R+19.5
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic22.8%401BushRepublican64.0%1,124NaderGreen10.6%186
R+41.2- Lead
- 723
- Total
- 1,755
- vs nation
- R+41.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.0%584DoleRepublican44.8%727PerotReform12.1%196
R+8.8- Lead
- 143
- Total
- 1,624
- vs nation
- R+17.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+19.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,4092024 5-year
- Median household income
- $75,1252024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 61.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+61.4 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+41.2 in 2000MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kodiak Island Borough, AK · twin score 85.5
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 65.1%1,700 participants ÷ 2,613 CVAP
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 1,796 | 2,341 | 76.7% | C/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 1,957 | 2,494 | 78.5% | C/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 1,700 | 2,613 | 65.1% | C/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 148/111.
- 2020: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 152/2.
- 2024: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 156/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
5 precincts · 0 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| 35-755 Petersburg/Kupreanof755 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angoon Precinct (Part; Also See Parts In Four Other Boroughs and Census Areas)500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Kake Precinct518 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Petersburg/Kupreanof Precinct250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Port Alexander Precinct295 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | +9.0% |
| 1964 | +61.4% |
| 1968 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | −31.4% |
| 1976 | −28.1% |
| 1980 | −24.1% |
| 1984 | −21.5% |
| 1988 | −11.5% |
| 1992 | −0.3% |
| 1996 | −8.8% |
| 2000 | −41.2% |
| 2004 | −21.9% |
| 2008 | −15.1% |
| 2012 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | −19.3% |
| 2020 | −20.9% |
| 2024 | −19.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
Party registration · 2026R+11.5
Presidential vote · 2024R+19.4
Registration leans Republican; the presidential vote runs 7.9 points more Democratic.
2,941 registered voters · 2026
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−33 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −255 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $65,870 in average income, against $93,327 for residents who stayed — 29% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +3 |
| 2012 | −11 |
| 2013 | −32 |
| 2014 | −63 |
| 2015 | −36 |
| 2016 | −9 |
| 2017 | −16 |
| 2018 | −33 |
| 2019 | +19 |
| 2021 | −30 |
| 2022 | −36 |
| 2023 | +37 |
| 2024 | −15 |
| 2025 | −33 |
Petersburg Borough, anchored by a predominantly Norwegian-heritage fishing industry on Mitkof Island, voted R+19 in 2024 — a margin reflecting the resource-extraction economy common to rural Southeast Alaska communities of similar size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.4 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 41.2 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.4 points.
A population of 3,409, a 62% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,125 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kodiak Island Borough and Bristol Bay Borough.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kodiak Island Borough
Alaska
85.5twin score
% Asianelasticity2000 margin≠ median age
Bristol Bay Borough
Alaska
70.7twin score
elasticitypopulation scale12-yr trend≠ % Asian
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Alaska
68.8twin score
2000–2024 trajectory12-yr trend% unaffiliated≠ elasticity
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Petersburg Borough, Alaska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Petersburg Borough, Alaska voted Republican by 19.4 points (R+19.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,700 votes cast, 640 went Democratic and 969 went Republican.
When did Petersburg Borough, Alaska last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Petersburg Borough, Alaska voted Democratic was 1968.
How many people live in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Petersburg Borough, Alaska has a population of 3,409 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Median household income in Petersburg Borough, Alaska is $75,125 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alaska state median is $92,788.
What is the political history of Petersburg Borough, Alaska?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Petersburg Borough, Alaska from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.