Election Results and Trends in Rochester, NY
In the last Presidential election, Rochester, NY voted predominantly Democrat, with 58.9% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 38.0% of voters in Rochester voted for Trump, and other parties voting 3.2%. Based on these voting patterns, Rochester is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 135th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Rochester ranks 210th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Rochester has predominantly leaned liberal in Presidential elections. Democrat candidates like Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore (2000), John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden in 2020 have found support in the city. There has been a consistent trend favoring Democrat nominees, reflecting the region's urban and historically progressive inclinations.
Local Elections
In city-level elections, Rochester has seen a strong trend towards Democrat leadership. The last seven mayoral elections have resulted in Democrat victories, with various Democrat mayors implementing progressive policies on social issues, education, public safety, and economic development.
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