Knox County, Maine, ME
Maine · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+18.6
2024 Margin
R+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
41K
Population
Knox County, Maine voted D+18.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 15,076 votes (58.22%). This represented a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+18.6
2020→2024 SwingR+1.1%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population40,607
Median Age
49.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
39.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$68,904(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.2%(15,076) | 39.6%(10,262) | D+18.6 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 58.0%(15,110) | 38.4%(9,982) | D+19.7 | D+5.5 |
| 2016 | 53.8%(12,443) | 39.5%(9,148) | D+14.2 | R+8.3 |
| 2012 | 59.9%(13,223) | 37.4%(8,248) | D+22.5 | D+1.2 |
| 2008 | 59.7%(13,728) | 38.4%(8,816) | D+21.4 | D+10.2 |
| 2004 | 54.6%(12,690) | 43.5%(10,103) | D+11.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2000 | 46.1%(9,453) | 43.7%(8,968) | D+2.4 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(8,839) | 32.8%(6,192) | D+14.0 | D+7.5 |
| 1992 | 37.5%(7,631) | 31.0%(6,310) | D+6.5 | D+22.4 |
| 1988 | 41.6%(7,343) | 57.5%(10,156) | R+15.9 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.6%(14,526) | 30.7%(7,873) | D+25.9 | D+24.0 |
| 2020 | 47.3%(12,190) | 45.4%(11,705) | D+1.9 | R+29.5 |
| 2018 | 65.7%(12,009) | 34.3%(6,270) | D+31.4 | D+56.1 |
| 2014 | 37.5%(7,006) | 62.3%(11,622) | R+24.7 | R+58.1 |
| 2012 | 65.3%(12,533) | 31.9%(6,129) | D+33.4 | D+49.0 |
| 2008 | 42.1%(9,578) | 57.8%(13,139) | R+15.7 | D+31.4 |
| 2006 | 24.1%(4,423) | 71.2%(13,070) | R+47.1 | R+41.9 |
| 2002 | 47.4%(7,831) | 52.6%(8,691) | R+5.2 | D+40.2 |
| 2000 | 27.3%(5,385) | 72.7%(14,329) | R+45.4 | R+34.1 |
| 1996 | 39.8%(7,416) | 51.0%(9,516) | R+11.3 | D+17.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60.4%(13,441) | 37.9%(8,430) | D+22.5 | D+2.9 |
| 2018 | 57.3%(11,691) | 37.7%(7,694) | D+19.6 | D+17.0 |
| 2014 | 47.2%(8,911) | 44.6%(8,425) | D+2.6 | D+17.9 |
| 2010 | 21.2%(3,970) | 36.5%(6,830) | R+15.3 | R+23.3 |
| 2006 | 35.1%(6,506) | 27.1%(5,019) | D+8.0 | D+11.9 |
| 2002 | 40.5%(6,636) | 44.3%(7,266) | R+3.8 | D+6.2 |
| 1998 | 8.6%(1,174) | 18.6%(2,548) | R+10.1 | R+9.5 |
| 1994 | 25.1%(4,027) | 25.7%(4,122) | R+0.6 | D+16.3 |
| 1990 | 36.5%(5,810) | 53.4%(8,499) | R+16.9 | D+5.7 |
| 1986 | 24.5%(3,505) | 47.1%(6,736) | R+22.6 | R+33.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(70.0%) | Nikki Haley(28.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(33.1%) | Joe Biden(32.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(68.1%) | Hillary Clinton(31.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(41.0%) | Ted Cruz(37.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(71.8%) | Hillary Clinton(25.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee