Sagadahoc, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Sagadahoc, Maine has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.4 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 | 8,844 | 48.0% | 4.3 pts (792 votes) | 18,406 | — | 0.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 10,341 | 52.1% | 6.4 pts (1,277 votes) | 19,856 | +1.9 pts | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,152 | 57.0% | 16.1 pts (3,431 votes) | 21,301 | +9.9 pts | 1.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,821 | 56.8% | 16.3 pts (3,392 votes) | 20,794 | +0.3 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 10,664 | 49.3% | 6.3 pts (1,360 votes) | 21,616 | -9.9 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 13,528 | 55.7% | 15.5 pts (3,773 votes) | 24,280 | +9.4 pts | 7.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 13,982 | 57.2% | 16.6 pts (4,065 votes) | 24,456 | +0.8 pts | 10.4 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 | 35,176 | 52.3% of population |
| 2004 | 36,100 | 55.0% of population |
| 2008 | 35,860 | 59.4% of population |
| 2012 | 35,115 | 59.2% of population |
| 2016 | 35,156 | 61.5% of population |
| 2020 | 36,730 | 66.1% of population |
| 2024 | 37,582 | 65.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Sagadahoc shifted 12.3 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
Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc?
Sagadahoc's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 4.7 points (792 votes) out of 18,406 total votes cast.
Has Sagadahoc ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Sagadahoc has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Sagadahoc?
The widest margin on record for Sagadahoc was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 17.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Sagadahoc relative to its population?
In 2024, 24,456 votes were recorded in Sagadahoc against a total population of 37,582 (65.1% 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 Sagadahoc a presidential bellwether county?
Sagadahoc 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%).