Essex, New York — Presidential Election Results
Essex, New York has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 12.2 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 | 8,822 | 49.2% | 5.0 pts (895 votes) | 17,932 | — | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,390 | 49.2% | 4.8 pts (916 votes) | 19,082 | +0.2 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,390 | 55.9% | 13.3 pts (2,477 votes) | 18,591 | +18.7 pts | 13.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,368 | 56.0% | 19.7 pts (3,292 votes) | 16,717 | +7.8 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,958 | 46.2% | 1.1 pts (196 votes) | 17,218 | -22.6 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,947 | 51.1% | 5.0 pts (971 votes) | 19,470 | +6.4 pts | 18.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 9,629 | 50.1% | 0.5 pts (96 votes) | 19,236 | -4.6 pts | 12.2 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 | 38,911 | 46.1% of population |
| 2004 | 39,295 | 48.6% of population |
| 2008 | 39,435 | 47.1% of population |
| 2012 | 38,875 | 43.0% of population |
| 2016 | 37,671 | 45.7% of population |
| 2020 | 37,288 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 36,744 | 52.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Essex 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
Essex has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and New York's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Essex voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Essex has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Essex?
Essex's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.5 points (96 votes) out of 19,236 total votes cast.
Has Essex ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Essex changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Essex?
The widest margin on record for Essex was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Essex relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,236 votes were recorded in Essex against a total population of 36,744 (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 Essex a presidential bellwether county?
Essex has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and New York's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).