New York is turning red.
Donald Trump improved his approval ratings in nearly every county in the Empire State during the 2024 presidential election. This comes as unofficial vote tallies reveal a dramatic “red shift” among voters toward the Republican Party, led by a significant gain in New York City.
Mr. Trump, 78, performed nearly 22 points better in the Bronx and Queens than he did in 2020. It's a stunning improvement for a candidate who was denounced by opponents as a rabid racist in two of the most diverse places on earth.
Democratic strategist Jake Dilemani said the shift among New York voters toward Trump, who performed nearly 12 points better statewide in Tuesday's election than he did in 2020, should be a warning to the left.
“Things like 'defunding the police' and over-hyping social issues were alienating voters, some of whom have historically voted Democratic.” he told the Post.
“And in this election, I hope this is the final wake-up call for the Democratic Party as support for Democratic candidates continues to decline among black men, Hispanic men, and East Asian voters. “There is,” he said.
New York City voters overall still support Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, with 68% of the city's vote to Trump's 30%, according to results from the city's Board of Elections.
But vote tallies show voters in all five boroughs and suburban counties on Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley are still leaning dramatically toward Mr. Trump.
President Trump showed double-digit improvements in the borough that includes Manhattan and major suburban counties such as Nassau and Rockland.
According to results from the New York State Board of Elections, voters shifted to Harris in only two New York counties, Seneca County and Yates County, where Harris outperformed President Biden in 2020. .
Trump's strong performance also propelled Republican Rep. Mike Lawler to a second term in the 17th Congressional District race north of New York City.
According to the results, Biden led Trump in 2020 with 50% of the vote in Rockland County, the center of the district, to Trump's 48%.
But early results show that Mr. Trump has significantly reversed the scenario this year, with 55% voting compared to 43% for Ms. Harris.
According to the BOE, Lawler won a key victory in a battleground district with nearly 51% of likely voters to Democrat Mondaire Jones' 44%.
The red wave following Mr. Trump has also washed over Long Island, with Nassau County voters choosing a Republican presidential candidate for the first time since 1992.
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According to the results, Biden won Nassau County in 2020 with 54% of the vote, to Trump's 44% by 10 points.
Early results show Trump won Nassau with 51% of the vote and Harris with 57% this cycle.
“Incredibly, President Trump was able to pick up a 100,000-vote swing in Nassau County, going from a 70,000-vote deficit in 2020 to a 33,000-vote deficit this election.” exclaimed Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Nassau Republican Party officials said Trump's strong performance led Republican Michael Nover, a former Israel Defense Forces soldier, to defeat two-term Democratic state Rep. Gina Schillitti, and Republican Congressional candidate Mike LiPetri to a huge margin. He said he helped bring him within striking distance of Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who has gained support from him.
Mr. Trump's victories in Nassau and Suffolk counties disappointed Jay Jacobs, chairman of the New York State Democratic Party, who said it spoke to a deep dissatisfaction among voters.
“I think it's very unfortunate for me, because I think of people in a much more positive light. Someone like Donald Trump, who didn't even look at our election. I'm surprised there were so many people who could vote for it.''Children certainly wouldn't leave their own affairs in their hands, and frankly, they wouldn't put their money in the hands of a trustee. “I guess,” he said.
“I think when people are in financial trouble, they turn to someone or something. And unfortunately, now they're turning to the dark side.”
