Albemarle, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Albemarle, Virginia has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 28.7 pts more Dem. 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 | 18,291 | 49.6% | 5.5 pts (2,036 votes) | 36,846 | — | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 22,088 | 50.5% | 2.1 pts (899 votes) | 43,726 | +8.0 pts | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 29,792 | 58.4% | 18.1 pts (9,216 votes) | 50,984 | +16.2 pts | 11.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 29,757 | 55.2% | 12.0 pts (6,460 votes) | 53,907 | -6.1 pts | 8.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 33,345 | 58.8% | 24.8 pts (14,086 votes) | 56,726 | +14.6 pts | 21.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 42,466 | 65.7% | 33.5 pts (21,662 votes) | 64,657 | +7.5 pts | 23.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 44,279 | 66.3% | 34.1 pts (22,766 votes) | 66,740 | +0.4 pts | 28.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 83,532 | 44.1% of population |
| 2004 | 89,491 | 48.9% of population |
| 2008 | 97,081 | 52.5% of population |
| 2012 | 101,464 | 53.1% of population |
| 2016 | 106,431 | 53.3% of population |
| 2020 | 112,560 | 57.4% of population |
| 2024 | 117,313 | 56.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Albemarle shifted 40.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Albemarle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Albemarle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Albemarle has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Albemarle?
Albemarle's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 2.1 points (899 votes) out of 43,726 total votes cast.
Has Albemarle ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Albemarle changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Albemarle?
The widest margin on record for Albemarle was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 34.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Albemarle relative to its population?
In 2024, 66,740 votes were recorded in Albemarle against a total population of 117,313 (56.9% 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 Albemarle a presidential bellwether county?
Albemarle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).