Albany, New York — Presidential Election Results
Albany, New York has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.2 pts more Dem. than New York overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 85,617 | 60.3% | 26.8 pts (37,993 votes) | 141,969 | — | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 86,213 | 58.6% | 23.0 pts (33,844 votes) | 147,199 | -4.1 pts | 4.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 93,937 | 63.8% | 29.5 pts (43,351 votes) | 147,136 | +5.6 pts | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 83,978 | 61.9% | 32.2 pts (43,768 votes) | 135,766 | +5.2 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 83,077 | 59.4% | 25.2 pts (35,267 votes) | 139,830 | -8.3 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 99,474 | 64.3% | 31.3 pts (48,393 votes) | 154,727 | +5.2 pts | 8.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 92,589 | 62.3% | 25.6 pts (38,029 votes) | 148,577 | -6.3 pts | 13.2 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 | 295,106 | 48.1% of population |
| 2004 | 302,173 | 48.7% of population |
| 2008 | 303,739 | 48.4% of population |
| 2012 | 305,723 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 307,597 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 314,024 | 49.3% of population |
| 2024 | 319,964 | 46.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Albany shifted 2.7 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
Albany has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New York'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 Albany voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Albany 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 Albany?
Albany's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 24.4 points (33,844 votes) out of 147,199 total votes cast.
Has Albany ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Albany has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Albany?
The widest margin on record for Albany was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 35.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Albany relative to its population?
In 2024, 148,577 votes were recorded in Albany against a total population of 319,964 (46.4% 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 Albany a presidential bellwether county?
Albany has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New York's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).