New York, New York
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +50.9% |
| 2008 | +59.2% |
| 2012 | +63.4% |
| 2016 | +60.7% |
| 2020 | +53.2% |
| 2024 | +38.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.1%Harris1,895,008 | 30.0%Trump835,597 | 1.9% | D+38.1 | R+15.2 | D+39.5 | 2,783,280 | |
| D | 76.1%Biden2,288,278 | 22.8%Trump686,507 | 1.1% | D+53.2 | R+7.4 | D+48.8 | 3,008,277 | |
| D | 78.8%Clinton2,132,374 | 18.2%Trump491,512 | 3.0% | D+60.7 | R+2.8 | D+58.6 | 2,705,425 | |
| D | 81.2%Obama1,989,833 | 17.8%Romney435,662 | 1.0% | D+63.4 | D+4.2 | D+59.6 | 2,450,931 | |
| D | 79.2%Obama2,074,084 | 20.0%McCain524,782 | 0.7% | D+59.2 | D+8.3 | D+51.9 | 2,617,501 | |
| D | 75.0%Kerry1,828,015 | 24.1%Bush587,534 | 0.9% | D+50.9 | — | D+53.3 | 2,438,349 |
New York is the most populous city in the United States, home to roughly 8.5 million residents across its five boroughs. Its presidential margin has moved toward the center for a decade, easing from D+64.1 in 2012 to D+53.2 in 2020 and D+38.1 in 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 63.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 15.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.1 points.
A population of 8,483,844, a 31% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,483 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chicago and Miramar.
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New York. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3651000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.