Chenango, New York — Presidential Election Results
Chenango, New York has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.9 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,033 | 49.5% | 4.5 pts (921 votes) | 20,250 | — | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,144 | 52.2% | 10.0 pts (2,141 votes) | 21,341 | -5.8 pts | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,337 | 49.6% | 1.1 pts (237 votes) | 20,847 | +9.5 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,922 | 46.2% | 1.4 pts (280 votes) | 19,314 | -0.4 pts | 33.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,921 | 59.1% | 25.5 pts (5,146 votes) | 20,160 | -25.9 pts | 51.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,482 | 60.1% | 23.2 pts (5,192 votes) | 22,417 | +3.7 pts | 47.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,294 | 63.4% | 27.1 pts (6,117 votes) | 22,540 | -3.4 pts | 39.9 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 | 51,325 | 39.5% of population |
| 2004 | 51,297 | 41.6% of population |
| 2008 | 51,326 | 40.6% of population |
| 2012 | 49,883 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 48,315 | 41.7% of population |
| 2020 | 47,079 | 47.6% of population |
| 2024 | 45,776 | 49.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chenango shifted 22.4 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
Chenango has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Chenango voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chenango has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chenango?
Chenango's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.2 points (237 votes) out of 20,847 total votes cast.
Has Chenango ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chenango has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chenango?
The widest margin on record for Chenango was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 27.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Chenango relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,540 votes were recorded in Chenango against a total population of 45,776 (49.2% 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 Chenango a presidential bellwether county?
Chenango has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).