York, Maine — Presidential Election Results
York, Maine has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 4.1 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 | 46,618 | 49.3% | 4.6 pts (4,314 votes) | 94,550 | — | 0.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 53,949 | 53.2% | 8.1 pts (8,241 votes) | 101,344 | +3.4 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 64,799 | 59.4% | 20.5 pts (22,410 votes) | 109,161 | +12.6 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 61,551 | 57.0% | 16.3 pts (17,651 votes) | 108,057 | -4.2 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 55,844 | 48.9% | 4.8 pts (5,441 votes) | 114,274 | -11.6 pts | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 71,189 | 54.3% | 12.5 pts (16,372 votes) | 131,042 | +7.9 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 72,114 | 54.3% | 10.5 pts (13,920 votes) | 132,838 | -2.3 pts | 4.1 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 | 187,894 | 50.3% of population |
| 2004 | 197,408 | 51.3% of population |
| 2008 | 197,650 | 55.2% of population |
| 2012 | 198,872 | 54.3% of population |
| 2016 | 202,565 | 56.4% of population |
| 2020 | 212,263 | 61.7% of population |
| 2024 | 220,143 | 60.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in York shifted 5.8 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
York 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 York voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, York 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 York?
York's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 4.9 points (4,314 votes) out of 94,550 total votes cast.
Has York ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- York has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in York?
The widest margin on record for York was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 20.9 points.
How many votes were cast in York relative to its population?
In 2024, 132,838 votes were recorded in York against a total population of 220,143 (60.3% 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 York a presidential bellwether county?
York 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%).