Westchester, New York — Presidential Election Results
Westchester, New York has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.6 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 | 218,010 | 58.6% | 21.2 pts (78,732 votes) | 371,775 | — | 4.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 224,992 | 56.8% | 18.6 pts (73,731 votes) | 395,770 | -2.4 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 261,810 | 63.4% | 27.6 pts (113,986 votes) | 412,847 | +8.2 pts | 0.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 234,778 | 60.4% | 26.7 pts (103,639 votes) | 388,447 | +0.5 pts | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 272,926 | 64.9% | 33.7 pts (141,688 votes) | 420,655 | +6.7 pts | 11.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 312,371 | 67.6% | 36.3 pts (167,658 votes) | 462,265 | +1.6 pts | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 287,434 | 62.8% | 26.1 pts (119,639 votes) | 457,838 | -10.4 pts | 13.6 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 | 925,511 | 40.2% of population |
| 2004 | 935,457 | 42.3% of population |
| 2008 | 937,449 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 959,585 | 40.5% of population |
| 2016 | 970,267 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 1,001,489 | 46.2% of population |
| 2024 | 1,006,447 | 45.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Westchester shifted 4.2 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
Westchester 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 Westchester voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Westchester 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 Westchester?
Westchester's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 19.6 points (73,731 votes) out of 395,770 total votes cast.
Has Westchester ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Westchester has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Westchester?
The widest margin on record for Westchester was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 36.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Westchester relative to its population?
In 2024, 457,838 votes were recorded in Westchester against a total population of 1,006,447 (45.5% 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 Westchester a presidential bellwether county?
Westchester 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%).