Lewis, New York — Presidential Election Results
Lewis, New York has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 57.1 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 | 6,103 | 55.9% | 16.2 pts (1,770 votes) | 10,923 | — | 43.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,348 | 55.7% | 16.9 pts (1,931 votes) | 11,397 | -1.0 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,969 | 53.6% | 8.8 pts (983 votes) | 11,129 | +9.0 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,129 | 48.7% | 5.7 pts (599 votes) | 10,522 | +2.8 pts | 38.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,400 | 65.3% | 37.6 pts (4,254 votes) | 11,325 | -34.1 pts | 63.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,894 | 68.2% | 38.9 pts (5,070 votes) | 13,036 | +0.5 pts | 63.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,353 | 72.1% | 44.4 pts (5,753 votes) | 12,966 | -4.5 pts | 57.1 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 | 26,989 | 40.5% of population |
| 2004 | 26,661 | 42.7% of population |
| 2008 | 26,878 | 41.4% of population |
| 2012 | 27,196 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 26,647 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 26,557 | 49.1% of population |
| 2024 | 26,570 | 48.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lewis shifted 27.5 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
Lewis 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 Lewis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lewis 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 Lewis?
Lewis's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 6.2 points (599 votes) out of 10,522 total votes cast.
Has Lewis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lewis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lewis?
The widest margin on record for Lewis was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Lewis relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,966 votes were recorded in Lewis against a total population of 26,570 (48.8% 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 Lewis a presidential bellwether county?
Lewis 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%).