County record · fips 23011 · Maine
KennebecME
Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Maine and national vote
2024 result
R+2.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
2020
D+0.3
this countyMainenational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +78.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -52.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +46.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -36.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | -29.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
126,808
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$69,077
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Androscoggin, ME · Franklin, ME · Lincoln, ME · Sagadahoc, ME · Somerset, ME · Waldo, ME