Cortland County, New York: null
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+6.4
2024 Margin
R+4.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
47K
Population
Cortland County, New York voted R+6.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,706 votes (53.06%). This represented a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.6
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+6.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.5%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population46,809
Median Age
36.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
41.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,029(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
66.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.6%(10,290) | 53.1%(11,706) | R+6.4 | -4.5 |
| 2020 | 47.8%(10,370) | 49.8%(10,789) | R+1.9 | +3.7 |
| 2016 | 43.3%(8,771) | 48.9%(9,900) | R+5.6 | -14.7 |
| 2012 | 53.4%(10,482) | 44.3%(8,695) | D+9.1 | -0.9 |
| 2008 | 54.1%(11,861) | 44.1%(9,678) | D+10.0 | +14.1 |
| 2004 | 46.9%(10,670) | 51.0%(11,613) | R+4.1 | -3.3 |
| 2000 | 46.8%(9,691) | 47.6%(9,857) | R+0.8 | -8.6 |
| 1996 | 46.9%(9,130) | 39.1%(7,606) | D+7.8 | +7.7 |
| 1992 | 37.5%(7,815) | 37.3%(7,782) | D+0.2 | +17.5 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(7,673) | 58.3%(10,934) | R+17.4 | +18.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.6%(10,469) | 50.8%(10,941) | R+2.2 | +2.8 |
| 2022 | 42.4%(6,808) | 47.4%(7,604) | R+5.0 | -17.4 |
| 2018 | 56.2%(9,113) | 43.8%(7,099) | D+12.4 | -12.3 |
| 2016 | 60.9%(11,857) | 36.2%(7,048) | D+24.7 | +0.6 |
| 2012 | 60.6%(11,166) | 36.6%(6,730) | D+24.1 | +4.5 |
| 2010 | 58.9%(8,046) | 39.3%(5,369) | D+19.6 | -0.1 |
| 2006 | 58.6%(8,622) | 38.9%(5,727) | D+19.7 | -0.9 |
| 2004 | 57.4%(11,486) | 36.8%(7,366) | D+20.6 | +26.7 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(9,472) | 52.0%(10,736) | R+6.1 | +15.5 |
| 1998 | 38.1%(5,395) | 59.7%(8,463) | R+21.6 | -2.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.3%(6,812) | 57.7%(9,294) | R+15.4 | -5.7 |
| 2018 | 39.3%(6,383) | 49.0%(7,953) | R+9.7 | +7.5 |
| 2014 | 37.3%(4,396) | 54.5%(6,422) | R+17.2 | -33.7 |
| 2010 | 55.5%(7,715) | 39.0%(5,424) | D+16.5 | -9.9 |
| 2006 | 62.2%(9,180) | 35.8%(5,287) | D+26.4 | +56.9 |
| 2002 | 24.8%(3,522) | 55.3%(7,851) | R+30.5 | +20.3 |
| 1998 | 18.2%(2,663) | 68.9%(10,094) | R+50.7 | -3.3 |
| 1994 | 22.3%(3,669) | 69.8%(11,470) | R+47.5 | -46.9 |
| 1990 | 33.8%(4,177) | 34.4%(4,249) | R+0.6 | -15.6 |
| 1986 | 56.2%(7,782) | 41.1%(5,702) | D+15.0 | +48.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(73.0%) | Bernie Sanders(17.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(57.4%) | Hillary Clinton(42.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(44.0%) | John Kasich(32.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.7%) | Barack Obama(30.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee