Accomack, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Accomack, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 19.3 pts more Rep. than Virginia overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,352 | 53.3% | 10.6 pts (1,260 votes) | 11,925 | — | 2.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,726 | 57.8% | 16.5 pts (2,208 votes) | 13,356 | -5.7 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,833 | 50.1% | 1.4 pts (226 votes) | 15,623 | +15.2 pts | 7.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,213 | 51.2% | 3.5 pts (558 votes) | 16,051 | -2.1 pts | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,583 | 54.3% | 11.7 pts (1,843 votes) | 15,818 | -8.5 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,172 | 54.1% | 9.4 pts (1,594 votes) | 16,962 | +2.5 pts | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,659 | 56.3% | 13.3 pts (2,285 votes) | 17,144 | -3.9 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38,215 | 31.2% of population |
| 2004 | 36,310 | 36.8% of population |
| 2008 | 33,970 | 46.0% of population |
| 2012 | 33,268 | 48.2% of population |
| 2016 | 32,871 | 48.1% of population |
| 2020 | 33,397 | 50.8% of population |
| 2024 | 33,411 | 51.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Accomack shifted 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Accomack has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Accomack voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Accomack has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Accomack?
Accomack's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.5 points (226 votes) out of 15,623 total votes cast.
Has Accomack ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Accomack has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Accomack?
The widest margin on record for Accomack was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 16.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Accomack relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,144 votes were recorded in Accomack against a total population of 33,411 (51.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Accomack a presidential bellwether county?
Accomack has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).