Monroe, New York — Presidential Election Results
Monroe, New York has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 161,743 | 50.9% | 6.4 pts (20,477 votes) | 317,762 | — | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 168,088 | 49.0% | 4.3 pts (14,714 votes) | 342,981 | -2.2 pts | 15.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 207,225 | 58.3% | 17.7 pts (63,072 votes) | 355,725 | +13.4 pts | 9.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 185,916 | 55.7% | 21.4 pts (71,482 votes) | 333,813 | +5.8 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 188,592 | 54.2% | 15.0 pts (52,010 votes) | 347,790 | -7.8 pts | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 225,746 | 58.9% | 20.9 pts (80,085 votes) | 383,499 | +5.6 pts | 1.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 214,757 | 59.2% | 19.0 pts (68,817 votes) | 362,715 | -2.5 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 738,979 | 43.0% of population |
| 2004 | 741,075 | 46.3% of population |
| 2008 | 741,018 | 48.0% of population |
| 2012 | 747,344 | 44.7% of population |
| 2016 | 743,770 | 46.8% of population |
| 2020 | 757,747 | 50.6% of population |
| 2024 | 752,202 | 48.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Monroe shifted 12.3 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
Monroe has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New York's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Monroe voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Monroe has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Monroe?
Monroe's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 4.6 points (14,714 votes) out of 342,981 total votes cast.
Has Monroe ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Monroe has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Monroe?
The widest margin on record for Monroe was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 23.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Monroe relative to its population?
In 2024, 362,715 votes were recorded in Monroe against a total population of 752,202 (48.2% 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 Monroe a presidential bellwether county?
Monroe has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New York's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).