Androscoggin, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Androscoggin, Maine has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 12.8 pts more Rep. than Maine overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 26,251 | 53.3% | 12.8 pts (6,303 votes) | 49,245 | — | 8.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 30,345 | 54.3% | 10.6 pts (5,892 votes) | 55,842 | -2.9 pts | 2.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 31,017 | 56.5% | 15.2 pts (8,346 votes) | 54,850 | +4.8 pts | 2.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 28,989 | 54.8% | 12.8 pts (6,757 votes) | 52,862 | -2.4 pts | 2.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 28,227 | 50.8% | 9.4 pts (5,218 votes) | 55,601 | -23.4 pts | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,268 | 49.3% | 2.8 pts (1,651 votes) | 59,361 | +7.3 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,605 | 52.0% | 6.1 pts (3,586 votes) | 58,847 | -3.3 pts | 12.8 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 103,852 | 47.4% of population |
| 2004 | 106,867 | 52.3% of population |
| 2008 | 108,284 | 50.7% of population |
| 2012 | 107,486 | 49.2% of population |
| 2016 | 107,296 | 51.8% of population |
| 2020 | 111,178 | 53.4% of population |
| 2024 | 115,272 | 51.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Androscoggin shifted 19.9 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Androscoggin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Androscoggin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Androscoggin has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Androscoggin?
Androscoggin's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.9 points (1,651 votes) out of 59,361 total votes cast.
Has Androscoggin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Androscoggin changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Androscoggin?
The widest margin on record for Androscoggin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 15.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Androscoggin relative to its population?
In 2024, 58,847 votes were recorded in Androscoggin against a total population of 115,272 (51.1% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Androscoggin a presidential bellwether county?
Androscoggin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).