Rockland, New York — Presidential Election Results
Rockland, New York has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 24.5 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 | 69,530 | 56.7% | 17.2 pts (21,089 votes) | 122,580 | — | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 62,391 | 47.5% | 0.7 pts (881 votes) | 131,231 | -17.2 pts | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 69,543 | 52.6% | 5.9 pts (7,791 votes) | 132,136 | +5.2 pts | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 63,908 | 51.4% | 9.6 pts (11,932 votes) | 124,442 | +4.4 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 69,342 | 51.3% | 6.2 pts (8,431 votes) | 135,087 | -3.8 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 75,802 | 50.1% | 1.7 pts (2,616 votes) | 151,381 | -4.7 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 83,543 | 55.7% | 11.8 pts (17,663 votes) | 150,072 | -13.6 pts | 24.5 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 | 287,720 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 297,562 | 44.1% of population |
| 2008 | 305,413 | 43.3% of population |
| 2012 | 317,196 | 39.2% of population |
| 2016 | 323,258 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 337,378 | 44.9% of population |
| 2024 | 348,144 | 43.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rockland shifted 29.7 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
Rockland has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Rockland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rockland has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Rockland?
Rockland's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.7 points (881 votes) out of 131,231 total votes cast.
Has Rockland ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Rockland changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rockland?
The widest margin on record for Rockland was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 17.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Rockland relative to its population?
In 2024, 150,072 votes were recorded in Rockland against a total population of 348,144 (43.1% 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 Rockland a presidential bellwether county?
Rockland has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).