Troy, New York
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.6% |
| 2008 | +27.8% |
| 2012 | +36.4% |
| 2016 | +24.4% |
| 2020 | +32.9% |
| 2024 | +29.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.9%Harris10,075 | 34.4%Trump5,428 | 1.7% | D+29.5 | R+3.4 | D+30.9 | 15,767 | |
| D | 65.1%Biden10,750 | 32.2%Trump5,319 | 2.6% | D+32.9 | D+8.6 | D+28.5 | 16,504 | |
| D | 58.4%Clinton8,959 | 34.0%Trump5,221 | 7.6% | D+24.4 | R+12.1 | D+22.3 | 15,350 | |
| D | 67.1%Obama10,737 | 30.7%Romney4,906 | 2.3% | D+36.4 | D+8.6 | D+32.6 | 16,005 | |
| D | 62.9%Obama10,632 | 35.1%McCain5,933 | 2.0% | D+27.8 | D+7.2 | D+20.5 | 16,904 | |
| D | 59.1%Kerry9,631 | 38.6%Bush6,283 | 2.3% | D+20.6 | — | D+23.0 | 16,287 |
Troy's voting patterns reflect a tension between its working-class rust-belt heritage and a growing student population anchored by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, producing an electorate that swings more competitive than Albany County neighbors to the south.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.5 points.
A population of 51,033, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,477 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Syracuse and Binghamton.
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Troy, New York. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3675484/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.