Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York
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How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 53.4% | 378,666 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 45.7% | 324,491 |
| Jill SteinWrite-In | 0.9% | 6,285 |
D+60R+60
14 counties, each filled by 2024 D-vs-R margin. Hover any county for its result.
County-level results (14 counties) — table
| County | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County, NY | Democratic | D+25.6 |
| Bennington County, VT | Democratic | D+22.4 |
| Berkshire County, MA | Democratic | D+39.7 |
| Columbia County, NY | Democratic | D+14.6 |
| Fulton County, NY | Republican | R+35.8 |
| Greene County, NY | Republican | R+16.9 |
| Hamilton County, NY | Republican | R+29.4 |
| Montgomery County, NY | Republican | R+28.6 |
| Rensselaer County, NY | Democratic | D+1.4 |
| Saratoga County, NY | Democratic | D+1.8 |
| Schenectady County, NY | Democratic | D+10.8 |
| Schoharie County, NY | Republican | R+30.4 |
| Warren County, NY | Republican | R+4.2 |
| Washington County, NY | Republican | R+21.1 |
34 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 53.4%Harris378,666 | 45.7%Trump324,491 | 0.9%Stein6,285 | 709,442 | ||
| D | 55.2%Biden398,159 | 42.6%Trump307,431 | 2.2%Jorgensen15,938 | 721,528 | ||
| D | 49.3%Clinton316,859 | 43.5%Trump279,674 | 7.2%Trump46,541 | 643,074 | ||
| D | 57.1%Obama350,357 | 40.6%Romney249,216 | 2.2%Romney13,552 | 613,125 | ||
| D | 56.6%Obama373,465 | 41.4%McCain273,038 | 1.9%McCain12,792 | 659,295 | ||
| D | 52.7%Kerry343,228 | 45.3%Bush295,475 | 2.0%Bush13,061 | 651,764 | ||
| D | 51.7%Gore316,170 | 42.2%Bush257,979 | 6.1%Nader37,108 | 611,257 | ||
| D | 52.6%Clinton312,709 | 33.6%Dole199,383 | 13.8%Perot81,855 | 593,947 | ||
| D | 43.4%Clinton281,225 | 35.7%Bush231,363 | 20.9%Perot135,400 | 647,988 | ||
| D | 49.7%Dukakis295,567 | 49.4%Bush293,472 | 0.9%Bush5,226 | 594,265 | ||
| R | 39.8%Mondale238,798 | 59.8%Reagan359,157 | 0.4%Reagan2,455 | 600,410 | ||
| R | 42.2%Carter246,194 | 45.8%Reagan266,816 | 12.0%Anderson69,904 | 582,914 | ||
| R | 44.8%Carter260,657 | 53.9%Ford313,717 | 1.3%Ford7,486 | 581,860 | ||
| R | 38.0%McGovern224,508 | 61.7%Nixon364,919 | 0.3%Schmitz1,869 | 591,296 | ||
| R | 47.5%Humphrey258,463 | 47.6%Nixon259,230 | 5.0%Wallace26,980 | 544,673 | ||
| D | 71.1%Johnson398,505 | 28.8%Goldwater161,375 | 0.1%Hass749 | 560,629 | ||
| R | 49.4%Kennedy291,210 | 50.5%Nixon297,718 | 0.1%Byrd547 | 589,475 | ||
| R | 31.3%Stevenson183,158 | 68.7%Eisenhower402,198 | 0.0%Andrews261 | 585,617 | ||
| R | 36.4%Stevenson216,139 | 63.4%Eisenhower376,358 | 0.2%Hallinan1,340 | 593,837 | ||
| R | 43.5%Truman227,090 | 53.1%Dewey276,796 | 3.4%Thurmond17,774 | 521,660 | ||
| R | 46.8%Roosevelt237,685 | 53.0%Dewey268,987 | 0.3%Thomas1,323 | 507,995 | ||
| R | 47.4%Roosevelt252,696 | 52.3%Willkie278,861 | 0.3%Thomas1,355 | 532,912 | ||
| R | 48.0%Roosevelt240,761 | 49.7%Landon249,046 | 2.2%Lemke11,260 | 501,067 | ||
| R | 47.8%Roosevelt221,695 | 50.2%Hoover232,731 | 1.9%Thomas9,013 | 463,439 | ||
| R | 43.9%Smith200,879 | 54.5%Hoover249,042 | 1.6%Thomas7,294 | 457,215 | ||
| R | 32.3%Davis112,125 | 59.8%Coolidge207,674 | 7.9%La Follette27,428 | 347,227 | ||
| R | 32.5%Cox106,185 | 62.9%Harding205,797 | 4.7%Debs15,229 | 327,211 | ||
| R | 43.1%Wilson87,045 | 53.9%Hughes108,882 | 3.0%Benson5,958 | 201,885 | ||
| R | 38.2%Wilson72,337 | 40.4%Taft76,589 | 21.4%Roosevelt40,626 | 189,552 | ||
| R | 39.8%Bryan80,801 | 55.7%Taft113,019 | 4.4%Debs9,004 | 202,824 | ||
| R | 39.2%Parker79,093 | 57.3%Roosevelt115,520 | 3.5%Debs7,133 | 201,746 | ||
| R | 40.1%Bryan78,008 | 57.4%McKinley111,694 | 2.6%Woolley5,004 | 194,706 | ||
| R | 38.1%Bryan70,584 | 59.1%McKinley109,463 | 2.8%Palmer5,220 | 185,267 | ||
| R | 46.1%Cleveland82,335 | 48.7%Harrison86,984 | 5.2%Weaver9,275 | 178,594 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −2.6% |
| 1896 | −21.0% |
| 1900 | −17.3% |
| 1904 | −18.1% |
| 1908 | −15.9% |
| 1912 | −2.2% |
| 1916 | −10.8% |
| 1920 | −30.4% |
| 1924 | −27.5% |
| 1928 | −10.5% |
| 1932 | −2.4% |
| 1936 | −1.7% |
| 1940 | −4.9% |
| 1944 | −6.2% |
| 1948 | −9.5% |
| 1952 | −27.0% |
| 1956 | −37.4% |
| 1960 | −1.1% |
| 1964 | +42.3% |
| 1968 | −0.1% |
| 1972 | −23.7% |
| 1976 | −9.1% |
| 1980 | −3.5% |
| 1984 | −20.0% |
| 1988 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | +19.1% |
| 2000 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | +15.2% |
| 2012 | +16.5% |
| 2016 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | +7.6% |
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Home to New York's state government complex, the Albany-Schenectady-Troy media market carries an unusually high share of public-sector employees, a demographic that has historically produced stable Democratic margins in federal and statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 42.3 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 37.4 points in 1956. Between 2020 and 2024 the market moved 4.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.6 points.
A population of 1,414,403, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $83,381 describe the market. The market's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Syracuse and Rochester, NY.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York vote in 2024?
In 2024, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York voted Democratic by 7.6 points (D+7.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 709,442 votes cast, 378,666 went Democratic and 324,491 went Republican.
When did Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York has a population of 1,414,403 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York?
Median household income in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York is $83,381 — above the national median of $80,734. The New York state median is $85,974.
What is the political history of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York?
Akashic tracks 34 presidential elections in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York from 1892 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.