Summary:
Vice President Kamala Harris won the state of New York but with a smaller margin than previous Democratic nominees.
Trump flipped five counties that voted for Biden in 2020, including Nassau, Broome, Clinton, Rockland, and Essex.
Trump achieved a significant victory in Suffolk County, winning by over 79,000 votes after a narrow win in 2020.
New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, but Harris' victory margin in the city was considerably smaller than Biden's in 2020.
The 2024 election results indicate a growing Republican presence in New York, particularly on Long Island and in suburban areas.
NYC Turns Red: Trump Makes Inroads in 2024 Presidential Election
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris securing the state of New York's 28 electoral votes, the 2024 presidential election saw a surprising shift to the right in the Empire State. While Harris maintained Democratic dominance, her victory margin was significantly smaller than previous Democratic nominees, marking the worst performance for a Democratic candidate in New York since 1988.
According to unofficial results, Harris received 4,336,686 votes, compared to Donald Trump's 3,434,654 votes. This represents a drop of nearly 1 million votes for Democrats compared to 2020, and a gain of almost 200,000 votes for Republicans compared to the 2020 election.
Trump's Gains in New York
Trump flipped five counties that voted for Biden in 2020, including Nassau, Broome, Clinton, Rockland, and Essex. Nassau County, in particular, saw a dramatic swing of 14 points to the right, solidifying a Republican takeover of Long Island. Trump also achieved a significant victory in Suffolk County, winning by over 79,000 votes after a narrow win in 2020.
Democrats Hold On, But by Smaller Margins
While Harris won the traditional Democratic strongholds, including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Ithaca, her performance fell short of Biden's in all of them. She did manage to hold onto counties in the eastern part of the state, such as Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, and Westchester, that had voted for Biden in 2020.
New York City: A Shrinking Blue Stronghold
New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, but Harris' victory margin in the city was considerably smaller than Biden's in 2020. Queens saw a 10% decrease in Democratic support, while the Bronx experienced a 11% decrease. Brooklyn also saw a significant shift towards Trump, with 6 points more votes for him compared to 2020.
Key Takeaways from the Election
The 2024 election results indicate a growing Republican presence in New York, particularly on Long Island and in suburban areas. While Democrats still hold the majority in the state, the narrowing margins highlight a potential shift in political sentiment, particularly in traditionally blue areas.
Looking Ahead
The full impact of this election shift remains to be seen. It will be interesting to observe the implications for future elections and the evolving political landscape in New York.
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