Delaware, New York — Presidential Election Results
Delaware, New York has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.5 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 | 10,662 | 52.8% | 11.0 pts (2,212 votes) | 20,175 | — | 37.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,474 | 54.2% | 14.4 pts (3,049 votes) | 21,166 | -3.7 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,524 | 51.6% | 5.2 pts (1,062 votes) | 20,389 | +10.0 pts | 32.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,086 | 48.7% | 6.5 pts (1,205 votes) | 18,638 | -1.8 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,942 | 60.3% | 26.9 pts (5,315 votes) | 19,792 | -21.5 pts | 52.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,387 | 58.0% | 18.4 pts (4,244 votes) | 23,074 | +9.8 pts | 42.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,789 | 59.5% | 19.7 pts (4,552 votes) | 23,156 | -0.9 pts | 32.5 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 | 47,864 | 42.2% of population |
| 2004 | 48,283 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 48,363 | 42.2% of population |
| 2012 | 47,215 | 39.5% of population |
| 2016 | 45,393 | 43.6% of population |
| 2020 | 44,230 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 44,191 | 52.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Delaware shifted 8.2 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
Delaware 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 Delaware voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Delaware 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 Delaware?
Delaware's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 5.3 points (1,062 votes) out of 20,389 total votes cast.
Has Delaware ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Delaware has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Delaware?
The widest margin on record for Delaware was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 28.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Delaware relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,156 votes were recorded in Delaware against a total population of 44,191 (52.4% 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 Delaware a presidential bellwether county?
Delaware 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%).