Franklin, New York — Presidential Election Results
Franklin, New York has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 21.7 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 | 8,870 | 50.8% | 7.0 pts (1,227 votes) | 17,447 | — | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,286 | 50.7% | 6.5 pts (1,183 votes) | 18,316 | -0.6 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,571 | 60.4% | 22.3 pts (3,895 votes) | 17,496 | +15.8 pts | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,532 | 59.8% | 27.0 pts (4,301 votes) | 15,934 | +6.6 pts | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,221 | 48.5% | 5.5 pts (924 votes) | 16,952 | -35.1 pts | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,668 | 49.8% | 2.1 pts (415 votes) | 19,420 | +3.8 pts | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,569 | 54.3% | 9.0 pts (1,748 votes) | 19,458 | -6.8 pts | 21.7 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 | 51,044 | 34.2% of population |
| 2004 | 51,197 | 35.8% of population |
| 2008 | 51,907 | 33.7% of population |
| 2012 | 51,791 | 30.8% of population |
| 2016 | 51,081 | 33.2% of population |
| 2020 | 47,248 | 41.1% of population |
| 2024 | 47,086 | 41.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Franklin shifted 16.4 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
Franklin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), 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 Franklin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Franklin 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 Franklin?
Franklin's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.2 points (415 votes) out of 19,420 total votes cast.
Has Franklin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Franklin changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Franklin?
The widest margin on record for Franklin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 29.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Franklin relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,458 votes were recorded in Franklin against a total population of 47,086 (41.3% 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 Franklin a presidential bellwether county?
Franklin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).