Election Results and Trends in Syracuse, NY
In the last Presidential election, Syracuse, NY voted predominantly Democrat, with 58.9% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 38.4% of voters in Syracuse voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Syracuse is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 134th 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, Syracuse ranks 202nd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Syracuse's presidential election voting pattern has largely leaned Democrat. From Bill Clinton's victory in 1996 through Barack Obama's two terms (2008, 2012) and Hillary Clinton's win in the city in 2016, the trend favored liberal candidates. However, Republican George W. Bush made inroads in 2000 and 2004, illustrating some conservative support. The city's trend towards Democrat candidates continued with Joe Biden's victory in 2020.
Local Elections
In the realm of city-level elections, Syracuse has shown a propensity towards liberal leadership. The Democrat Party has held the mayoral office for most of the last 25 years, with Mayor Stephanie Miner serving two terms (2009-2017), followed by Ben Walsh, who identifies as an Independent but aligns with many Democrat policies. This enduring trend towards liberal candidates reflects the urban electorate's preference for progressive policies on local issues such as education, infrastructure, and social services.