Genesee, New York — Presidential Election Results
Genesee, New York has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 46.6 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 | 14,459 | 55.5% | 16.4 pts (4,268 votes) | 26,069 | — | 43.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,701 | 56.9% | 20.8 pts (5,731 votes) | 27,580 | -5.0 pts | 42.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,705 | 58.5% | 18.4 pts (4,943 votes) | 26,866 | +3.6 pts | 45.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,814 | 51.8% | 15.0 pts (3,722 votes) | 24,746 | +1.7 pts | 49.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,915 | 64.0% | 35.1 pts (9,265 votes) | 26,432 | -20.7 pts | 61.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,876 | 64.1% | 31.4 pts (9,251 votes) | 29,431 | +5.3 pts | 55.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,997 | 66.8% | 33.9 pts (9,630 votes) | 28,444 | -1.5 pts | 46.6 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 | 60,539 | 43.1% of population |
| 2004 | 60,224 | 45.8% of population |
| 2008 | 59,895 | 44.9% of population |
| 2012 | 59,672 | 41.5% of population |
| 2016 | 58,013 | 45.6% of population |
| 2020 | 58,315 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 57,604 | 49.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Genesee shifted 16.6 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
Genesee 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 Genesee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Genesee 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 Genesee?
Genesee's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 17.0 points (3,722 votes) out of 24,746 total votes cast.
Has Genesee ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Genesee has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Genesee?
The widest margin on record for Genesee was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 37.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Genesee relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,444 votes were recorded in Genesee against a total population of 57,604 (49.4% 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 Genesee a presidential bellwether county?
Genesee 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%).