Franklin, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Franklin, 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 15.0 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 | 7,593 | 49.2% | 7.3 pts (1,134 votes) | 15,448 | — | 2.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,410 | 54.9% | 12.2 pts (2,095 votes) | 17,136 | +4.5 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,113 | 58.9% | 20.3 pts (3,486 votes) | 17,178 | +8.3 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,367 | 57.5% | 18.4 pts (2,998 votes) | 16,282 | -1.8 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,918 | 48.0% | 5.5 pts (902 votes) | 16,488 | -25.1 pts | 8.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,754 | 49.7% | 3.9 pts (685 votes) | 17,599 | +2.0 pts | 13.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,459 | 53.0% | 8.2 pts (1,469 votes) | 17,836 | -4.3 pts | 15.0 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 | 29,498 | 52.4% of population |
| 2004 | 30,096 | 56.9% of population |
| 2008 | 30,652 | 56.0% of population |
| 2012 | 30,650 | 53.1% of population |
| 2016 | 29,982 | 55.0% of population |
| 2020 | 29,468 | 59.7% of population |
| 2024 | 30,902 | 57.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Franklin shifted 16.5 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
Franklin 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 Franklin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Franklin 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 Franklin?
Franklin's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 4.1 points (685 votes) out of 17,599 total votes cast.
Has Franklin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin?
The widest margin on record for Franklin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 20.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Franklin relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,836 votes were recorded in Franklin against a total population of 30,902 (57.7% 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 Franklin a presidential bellwether county?
Franklin 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%).