Rensselaer County, New York: null
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+1.4
2024 Margin
R+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
Classification
161K
Population
Rensselaer County, New York voted D+1.4 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 39,668 votes (50.11%). This represented a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+1.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.3%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population161,130
Median Age
40.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
53.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,734(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.1%(39,668) | 48.8%(38,601) | D+1.4 | -4.3 |
| 2020 | 51.7%(40,969) | 46.0%(36,500) | D+5.6 | +7.0 |
| 2016 | 45.7%(32,717) | 47.1%(33,726) | R+1.4 | -13.6 |
| 2012 | 55.0%(37,408) | 42.8%(29,113) | D+12.2 | +2.8 |
| 2008 | 53.7%(39,753) | 44.4%(32,840) | D+9.3 | +7.5 |
| 2004 | 49.8%(36,075) | 47.9%(34,734) | D+1.9 | -5.8 |
| 2000 | 50.9%(34,808) | 43.2%(29,562) | D+7.7 | -8.3 |
| 1996 | 50.7%(34,273) | 34.7%(23,482) | D+16.0 | +14.8 |
| 1992 | 40.0%(29,793) | 38.8%(28,937) | D+1.1 | +4.5 |
| 1988 | 47.8%(33,066) | 51.2%(35,412) | R+3.4 | +20.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.1%(41,950) | 45.2%(35,065) | D+8.9 | +5.4 |
| 2022 | 43.9%(27,166) | 40.5%(25,022) | D+3.5 | -10.9 |
| 2018 | 57.2%(34,680) | 42.8%(25,964) | D+14.4 | -14.9 |
| 2016 | 63.3%(43,897) | 34.0%(23,577) | D+29.3 | -10.8 |
| 2012 | 69.3%(45,767) | 29.2%(19,310) | D+40.0 | +19.3 |
| 2010 | 59.4%(31,836) | 38.6%(20,726) | D+20.7 | -7.5 |
| 2006 | 62.9%(33,986) | 34.7%(18,769) | D+28.2 | -1.1 |
| 2004 | 61.5%(40,911) | 32.2%(21,431) | D+29.3 | +29.0 |
| 2000 | 49.0%(33,287) | 48.6%(33,056) | D+0.3 | +5.9 |
| 1998 | 46.1%(24,611) | 51.6%(27,560) | R+5.5 | -1.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.8%(28,521) | 54.2%(33,749) | R+8.4 | +6.0 |
| 2018 | 39.1%(23,633) | 53.5%(32,362) | R+14.4 | +3.6 |
| 2014 | 35.5%(16,481) | 53.5%(24,848) | R+18.0 | -37.1 |
| 2010 | 55.8%(30,249) | 36.7%(19,886) | D+19.1 | -15.6 |
| 2006 | 66.5%(35,970) | 31.8%(17,207) | D+34.7 | +56.1 |
| 2002 | 28.6%(15,491) | 50.0%(27,120) | R+21.4 | +25.3 |
| 1998 | 17.8%(9,820) | 64.5%(35,514) | R+46.7 | -24.8 |
| 1994 | 35.5%(21,928) | 57.3%(35,460) | R+21.9 | -45.9 |
| 1990 | 41.8%(22,001) | 17.8%(9,361) | D+24.0 | +11.3 |
| 1986 | 54.5%(30,331) | 41.8%(23,234) | D+12.8 | +22.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(66.6%) | Bernie Sanders(21.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(58.0%) | Hillary Clinton(42.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(53.3%) | John Kasich(29.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.2%) | Barack Obama(34.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee