Oneida, New York — Presidential Election Results
Oneida, New York has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.9 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 | 47,603 | 49.6% | 3.8 pts (3,670 votes) | 95,996 | — | 30.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 49,569 | 52.0% | 10.4 pts (9,911 votes) | 95,369 | -7.1 pts | 30.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 49,256 | 52.2% | 6.1 pts (5,750 votes) | 94,313 | +4.9 pts | 33.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 40,532 | 46.7% | 1.7 pts (1,501 votes) | 86,700 | +4.3 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 51,437 | 56.5% | 19.4 pts (17,694 votes) | 91,009 | -18.9 pts | 44.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 57,180 | 56.2% | 15.4 pts (15,613 votes) | 101,696 | +5.0 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 60,687 | 60.5% | 21.2 pts (21,272 votes) | 100,258 | -5.4 pts | 33.9 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 | 235,146 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 234,654 | 40.6% of population |
| 2008 | 234,482 | 40.2% of population |
| 2012 | 233,765 | 37.1% of population |
| 2016 | 230,375 | 39.5% of population |
| 2020 | 231,103 | 44.0% of population |
| 2024 | 228,347 | 43.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Oneida shifted 17.2 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
Oneida 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 Oneida voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Oneida 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 Oneida?
Oneida's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.9 points (1,501 votes) out of 86,700 total votes cast.
Has Oneida ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Oneida has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Oneida?
The widest margin on record for Oneida was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 21.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Oneida relative to its population?
In 2024, 100,258 votes were recorded in Oneida against a total population of 228,347 (43.9% 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 Oneida a presidential bellwether county?
Oneida 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%).