New York·NY·FIPS 36083

Rensselaer County

Voted Democratic in 2024 · 78,736 votes cast

About Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County ren-sə-LEER is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 161,130, its highest decennial count ever. Its county seat is Troy. The county is named in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. The county is part of the Capital District region of the state.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Rensselaer County, New York

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

50.4%39,668

Won by 1,067 votes

Donald J Trump(Republican)

49.0%38,601

Other(Other)

0.5%377

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.1%90

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024D+1.4

2020D+5.6

2016R+1.4

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Swung Right in 2024

Rensselaer County shifted 4.2 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 1.5%.

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