St. Lawrence, New York — Presidential Election Results
St. Lawrence, New York has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 30.7 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 | 21,386 | 53.8% | 12.4 pts (4,937 votes) | 39,779 | — | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 22,173 | 53.1% | 11.6 pts (4,863 votes) | 41,755 | -0.7 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 23,706 | 57.5% | 16.4 pts (6,750 votes) | 41,242 | +4.3 pts | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 20,488 | 55.1% | 18.7 pts (6,945 votes) | 37,191 | +3.8 pts | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 19,942 | 50.9% | 8.8 pts (3,454 votes) | 39,158 | -29.9 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,608 | 54.4% | 11.6 pts (5,247 votes) | 45,267 | -2.5 pts | 35.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,919 | 58.9% | 18.0 pts (7,909 votes) | 44,026 | -6.1 pts | 30.7 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 | 111,864 | 35.6% of population |
| 2004 | 111,468 | 37.5% of population |
| 2008 | 111,684 | 36.9% of population |
| 2012 | 112,355 | 33.1% of population |
| 2016 | 109,449 | 35.8% of population |
| 2020 | 108,327 | 41.8% of population |
| 2024 | 106,198 | 41.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Lawrence shifted 31.1 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
St. Lawrence has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Lawrence voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Lawrence has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Lawrence?
St. Lawrence's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 9.5 points (3,454 votes) out of 39,158 total votes cast.
Has St. Lawrence ever flipped between parties?
Yes. St. Lawrence changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Lawrence?
The widest margin on record for St. Lawrence was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 20.4 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Lawrence relative to its population?
In 2024, 44,026 votes were recorded in St. Lawrence against a total population of 106,198 (41.5% 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 St. Lawrence a presidential bellwether county?
St. Lawrence has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New York's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).