Putnam County, New York: null
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+13.6
2024 Margin
R+5.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
98K
Population
Putnam County, New York voted R+13.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 31,553 votes (56.33%). This represented a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.0
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+13.6
2020→2024 SwingR+5.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population97,668
Median Age
44.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
62.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$120,970(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
72.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
19.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
83.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8%(23,956) | 56.3%(31,553) | R+13.6 | -5.7 |
| 2020 | 45.4%(24,955) | 53.3%(29,283) | R+7.9 | +7.9 |
| 2016 | 39.9%(19,366) | 55.6%(27,024) | R+15.8 | -5.5 |
| 2012 | 44.0%(19,512) | 54.3%(24,083) | R+10.3 | -2.8 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(21,613) | 53.2%(25,145) | R+7.5 | +7.1 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(19,575) | 56.6%(26,356) | R+14.6 | -6.7 |
| 2000 | 43.5%(18,525) | 51.4%(21,853) | R+7.8 | -4.5 |
| 1996 | 42.1%(16,173) | 45.4%(17,452) | R+3.3 | +8.5 |
| 1992 | 34.0%(14,048) | 45.9%(18,934) | R+11.8 | +20.8 |
| 1988 | 33.3%(12,158) | 66.0%(24,086) | R+32.7 | +13.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.8%(24,920) | 53.8%(29,310) | R+8.1 | +5.5 |
| 2022 | 38.0%(15,585) | 51.5%(21,143) | R+13.5 | -13.2 |
| 2018 | 49.8%(19,103) | 50.1%(19,222) | R+0.3 | -9.1 |
| 2016 | 53.4%(24,635) | 44.6%(20,588) | D+8.8 | -10.0 |
| 2012 | 58.7%(24,310) | 39.9%(16,549) | D+18.7 | +12.7 |
| 2010 | 52.4%(16,447) | 46.4%(14,549) | D+6.0 | -0.1 |
| 2006 | 52.0%(15,690) | 45.8%(13,834) | D+6.2 | -16.7 |
| 2004 | 58.0%(24,001) | 35.2%(14,557) | D+22.8 | +49.7 |
| 2000 | 35.6%(15,024) | 62.5%(26,384) | R+26.9 | -2.8 |
| 1998 | 37.3%(10,766) | 61.5%(17,736) | R+24.2 | -7.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.7%(16,413) | 60.3%(24,898) | R+20.5 | -9.2 |
| 2018 | 43.0%(16,556) | 54.3%(20,914) | R+11.3 | +2.2 |
| 2014 | 41.3%(11,325) | 54.8%(15,042) | R+13.5 | -20.4 |
| 2010 | 51.7%(16,508) | 44.8%(14,309) | D+6.9 | -12.0 |
| 2006 | 58.5%(17,542) | 39.6%(11,871) | D+18.9 | +74.2 |
| 2002 | 15.1%(4,284) | 70.4%(19,998) | R+55.3 | +2.8 |
| 1998 | 16.7%(4,881) | 74.8%(21,885) | R+58.1 | -13.2 |
| 1994 | 26.0%(8,625) | 70.8%(23,521) | R+44.8 | -61.5 |
| 1990 | 42.0%(10,447) | 25.4%(6,301) | D+16.7 | +15.8 |
| 1986 | 48.5%(11,099) | 47.7%(10,904) | D+0.8 | +25.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(72.5%) | Bernie Sanders(17.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.8%) | Hillary Clinton(49.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(70.1%) | John Kasich(18.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.0%) | Barack Obama(40.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee