Waldo, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Waldo, Maine has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 3.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,689 | 45.4% | 1.1 pts (212 votes) | 19,138 | — | 6.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 11,259 | 51.8% | 5.6 pts (1,215 votes) | 21,741 | +6.9 pts | 2.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,967 | 54.8% | 11.6 pts (2,544 votes) | 21,850 | +6.2 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,296 | 53.6% | 10.6 pts (2,238 votes) | 21,061 | -0.9 pts | 4.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 10,440 | 46.0% | 0.3 pts (62 votes) | 22,707 | -10.7 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 12,345 | 50.3% | 4.7 pts (1,149 votes) | 24,566 | +4.6 pts | 4.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 12,661 | 50.4% | 3.4 pts (846 votes) | 25,130 | -1.4 pts | 3.2 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 | 36,445 | 52.5% of population |
| 2004 | 38,209 | 56.9% of population |
| 2008 | 38,680 | 56.5% of population |
| 2012 | 38,928 | 54.1% of population |
| 2016 | 39,429 | 57.6% of population |
| 2020 | 39,666 | 61.9% of population |
| 2024 | 40,617 | 61.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Waldo shifted 4.7 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
Waldo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Waldo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Waldo has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Waldo?
Waldo's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 0.3 points (62 votes) out of 22,707 total votes cast.
Has Waldo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Waldo changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Waldo?
The widest margin on record for Waldo was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 11.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Waldo relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,130 votes were recorded in Waldo against a total population of 40,617 (61.9% 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 Waldo a presidential bellwether county?
Waldo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).