Saratoga County, New York: Professional Migration
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+1.8
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
236K
Population
Saratoga County, New York voted D+1.8 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 66,321 votes (50.7%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.4
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+1.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population235,509
Median Age
43.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
63.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$97,038(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
72.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.7%(66,321) | 48.9%(63,940) | D+1.8 | -3.6 |
| 2020 | 51.6%(68,471) | 46.2%(61,305) | D+5.4 | +8.6 |
| 2016 | 44.6%(50,913) | 47.8%(54,575) | R+3.2 | -5.7 |
| 2012 | 50.2%(52,957) | 47.8%(50,382) | D+2.4 | -1.0 |
| 2008 | 50.9%(56,645) | 47.5%(52,855) | D+3.4 | +10.3 |
| 2004 | 45.6%(48,730) | 52.5%(56,158) | R+7.0 | -3.5 |
| 2000 | 45.6%(43,359) | 49.0%(46,623) | R+3.4 | -9.8 |
| 1996 | 46.5%(39,832) | 40.1%(34,337) | D+6.4 | +10.8 |
| 1992 | 36.8%(33,011) | 41.1%(36,917) | R+4.3 | +11.2 |
| 1988 | 41.8%(31,684) | 57.4%(43,498) | R+15.6 | +20.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.2%(68,479) | 46.3%(59,574) | D+6.9 | +4.9 |
| 2022 | 45.5%(46,962) | 43.5%(44,897) | D+2.0 | -7.8 |
| 2018 | 54.9%(52,523) | 45.1%(43,114) | D+9.8 | -10.6 |
| 2016 | 59.0%(65,362) | 38.6%(42,709) | D+20.4 | -10.5 |
| 2012 | 64.8%(66,459) | 33.8%(34,728) | D+30.9 | +17.1 |
| 2010 | 56.1%(45,664) | 42.3%(34,431) | D+13.8 | -3.0 |
| 2006 | 57.3%(45,485) | 40.5%(32,151) | D+16.8 | +2.0 |
| 2004 | 54.7%(53,309) | 39.8%(38,846) | D+14.8 | +25.4 |
| 2000 | 43.7%(41,165) | 54.3%(51,106) | R+10.6 | +1.6 |
| 1998 | 42.9%(28,500) | 55.0%(36,562) | R+12.1 | +4.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.3%(48,183) | 53.7%(55,824) | R+7.3 | +8.6 |
| 2018 | 39.0%(37,133) | 54.9%(52,337) | R+15.9 | +2.1 |
| 2014 | 36.6%(24,866) | 54.6%(37,105) | R+18.0 | -31.3 |
| 2010 | 53.2%(43,535) | 39.9%(32,690) | D+13.3 | -12.8 |
| 2006 | 62.3%(50,236) | 36.3%(29,266) | D+26.0 | +57.2 |
| 2002 | 24.0%(16,881) | 55.2%(38,797) | R+31.2 | +21.9 |
| 1998 | 14.5%(9,926) | 67.6%(46,291) | R+53.1 | -20.6 |
| 1994 | 30.2%(22,222) | 62.6%(46,130) | R+32.5 | -51.8 |
| 1990 | 41.1%(22,246) | 21.8%(11,772) | D+19.4 | +11.3 |
| 1986 | 52.3%(26,157) | 44.3%(22,130) | D+8.1 | +36.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(71.7%) | Bernie Sanders(16.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(55.8%) | Hillary Clinton(44.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(47.9%) | John Kasich(34.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.6%) | Barack Obama(35.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee