Knox, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Knox, Maine has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 9,453 | 46.1% | 2.4 pts (485 votes) | 20,501 | — | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 11,430 | 53.3% | 11.0 pts (2,356 votes) | 21,456 | +8.9 pts | 3.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,728 | 59.7% | 21.4 pts (4,912 votes) | 22,980 | +10.3 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,223 | 59.9% | 22.5 pts (4,975 votes) | 22,067 | +1.4 pts | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 12,443 | 53.8% | 14.2 pts (3,295 votes) | 23,147 | -7.9 pts | 12.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 15,110 | 58.0% | 19.7 pts (5,128 votes) | 26,032 | +5.2 pts | 11.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 15,076 | 58.2% | 18.6 pts (4,814 votes) | 25,893 | -1.4 pts | 12.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 39,666 | 51.7% of population |
| 2004 | 40,514 | 53.0% of population |
| 2008 | 40,225 | 57.1% of population |
| 2012 | 39,611 | 55.7% of population |
| 2016 | 39,761 | 58.2% of population |
| 2020 | 40,663 | 64.0% of population |
| 2024 | 40,981 | 63.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Knox shifted 16.4 points toward the Democratic 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
Knox has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Knox voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Knox has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Knox?
Knox's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 2.6 points (485 votes) out of 20,501 total votes cast.
Has Knox ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Knox has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Knox?
The widest margin on record for Knox was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 23.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Knox relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,893 votes were recorded in Knox against a total population of 40,981 (63.2% 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 Knox a presidential bellwether county?
Knox has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).