Broome, New York — Presidential Election Results
Broome, New York has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 12.3 pts more Rep. 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 | 45,381 | 52.1% | 9.7 pts (8,435 votes) | 87,063 | — | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 44,496 | 48.4% | 2.6 pts (2,396 votes) | 91,890 | -7.5 pts | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 47,204 | 53.2% | 8.0 pts (7,127 votes) | 88,718 | +5.4 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,971 | 49.0% | 6.5 pts (5,263 votes) | 81,565 | -1.1 pts | 25.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 40,943 | 47.6% | 2.0 pts (1,731 votes) | 86,072 | -9.2 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 47,010 | 50.3% | 3.4 pts (3,210 votes) | 93,494 | +5.7 pts | 19.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 45,142 | 49.9% | 0.4 pts (379 votes) | 90,459 | -3.1 pts | 12.3 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 | 200,351 | 43.5% of population |
| 2004 | 200,974 | 45.7% of population |
| 2008 | 201,029 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 198,667 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 194,498 | 44.3% of population |
| 2020 | 198,172 | 47.2% of population |
| 2024 | 196,397 | 46.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Broome shifted 9.8 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
Broome has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York'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 Broome voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Broome 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 Broome?
Broome's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.4 points (379 votes) out of 90,459 total votes cast.
Has Broome ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Broome changed which party won the county in: 2016, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Broome?
The widest margin on record for Broome was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 10.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Broome relative to its population?
In 2024, 90,459 votes were recorded in Broome against a total population of 196,397 (46.1% 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 Broome a presidential bellwether county?
Broome has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).