York, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
York, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.8 pts more Rep. than Pennsylvania overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 87,652 | 60.8% | 24.7 pts (35,694 votes) | 144,244 | — | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 114,270 | 63.7% | 28.2 pts (50,569 votes) | 179,269 | -2.8 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 109,268 | 56.3% | 13.6 pts (26,429 votes) | 194,183 | +14.7 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 113,304 | 59.9% | 21.2 pts (40,113 votes) | 189,229 | -7.8 pts | 27.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 128,528 | 62.4% | 29.1 pts (60,004 votes) | 205,986 | -8.9 pts | 29.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 146,733 | 61.5% | 24.6 pts (58,619 votes) | 238,471 | +5.5 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 154,884 | 62.1% | 25.3 pts (62,958 votes) | 249,210 | -0.5 pts | 23.8 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 | 382,743 | 37.7% of population |
| 2004 | 401,403 | 44.7% of population |
| 2008 | 429,399 | 45.2% of population |
| 2012 | 437,466 | 43.3% of population |
| 2016 | 443,693 | 46.4% of population |
| 2020 | 456,754 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 471,240 | 52.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in York shifted 0.1 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
York has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has York voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, York 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 York?
York's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.8 points (26,429 votes) out of 194,183 total votes cast.
Has York ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- York has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in York?
The widest margin on record for York was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 30.5 points.
How many votes were cast in York relative to its population?
In 2024, 249,210 votes were recorded in York against a total population of 471,240 (52.9% 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 York a presidential bellwether county?
York has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).