Oxford, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Oxford, 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 19.7 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 | 13,649 | 49.6% | 6.6 pts (1,814 votes) | 27,493 | — | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 16,825 | 52.7% | 7.7 pts (2,471 votes) | 31,914 | +0.8 pts | 0.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 17,940 | 56.7% | 16.0 pts (5,077 votes) | 31,650 | +8.6 pts | 1.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,330 | 55.5% | 14.7 pts (4,334 votes) | 29,420 | -1.2 pts | 0.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,210 | 52.0% | 12.9 pts (4,038 votes) | 31,201 | -29.5 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,698 | 52.3% | 8.7 pts (2,943 votes) | 33,810 | +5.2 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,228 | 55.6% | 12.9 pts (4,463 votes) | 34,590 | -4.1 pts | 19.7 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 | 54,787 | 50.2% of population |
| 2004 | 56,763 | 56.2% of population |
| 2008 | 58,138 | 54.4% of population |
| 2012 | 57,473 | 51.2% of population |
| 2016 | 57,322 | 54.4% of population |
| 2020 | 57,892 | 58.4% of population |
| 2024 | 60,039 | 57.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Oxford shifted 20.2 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
Oxford 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 Oxford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Oxford 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 Oxford?
Oxford's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 7.1 points (1,814 votes) out of 27,493 total votes cast.
Has Oxford ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Oxford 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 Oxford?
The widest margin on record for Oxford was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 16.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Oxford relative to its population?
In 2024, 34,590 votes were recorded in Oxford against a total population of 60,039 (57.6% 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 Oxford a presidential bellwether county?
Oxford 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%).