De Witt, New York
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | +30.2% |
| 2012 | +30.7% |
| 2016 | +37.6% |
| 2020 | +46.5% |
| 2024 | +43.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 71.3%Harris4,233 | 28.1%Trump1,666 | 0.6% | D+43.3 | R+3.2 | D+44.7 | 5,935 | |
| D | 72.3%Biden4,571 | 25.8%Trump1,631 | 1.9% | D+46.5 | D+8.9 | D+42.0 | 6,325 | |
| D | 66.2%Clinton3,805 | 28.6%Trump1,645 | 5.1% | D+37.6 | D+6.9 | D+35.5 | 5,745 | |
| D | 64.5%Obama3,665 | 33.7%Romney1,918 | 1.8% | D+30.7 | D+0.5 | D+26.9 | 5,684 | |
| D | 64.4%Obama3,742 | 34.1%McCain1,985 | 1.5% | D+30.2 | D+9.5 | D+22.9 | 5,814 | |
| D | 59.6%Kerry3,365 | 38.8%Bush2,193 | 1.5% | D+20.8 | — | D+23.2 | 5,645 |
De Witt sits at the eastern edge of Onondaga County, drawing a high share of professional and university-affiliated residents whose turnout patterns consistently outpace surrounding townships by measurable margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 46.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.3 points.
A population of 11,060, a 67% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $123,864 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ardmore and Penn Wynne.
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De Witt, New York. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3620467/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.