Amelia, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Amelia, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 50.5 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 | 2,947 | 61.5% | 24.9 pts (1,193 votes) | 4,788 | — | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,499 | 64.8% | 30.3 pts (1,637 votes) | 5,397 | -5.2 pts | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,970 | 60.8% | 22.7 pts (1,482 votes) | 6,529 | +7.6 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,331 | 62.6% | 26.6 pts (1,841 votes) | 6,915 | -4.0 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,708 | 66.9% | 36.6 pts (2,580 votes) | 7,040 | -10.8 pts | 43.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,390 | 68.3% | 37.7 pts (2,979 votes) | 7,894 | -0.4 pts | 48.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,776 | 71.9% | 44.3 pts (3,562 votes) | 8,032 | -6.4 pts | 50.5 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 | 11,446 | 41.8% of population |
| 2004 | 11,712 | 46.1% of population |
| 2008 | 12,563 | 52.0% of population |
| 2012 | 12,745 | 54.3% of population |
| 2016 | 12,801 | 55.0% of population |
| 2020 | 13,267 | 59.5% of population |
| 2024 | 13,716 | 58.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Amelia shifted 19.2 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
Amelia 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 Amelia voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Amelia 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 Amelia?
Amelia's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 22.9 points (1,482 votes) out of 6,529 total votes cast.
Has Amelia ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Amelia has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Amelia?
The widest margin on record for Amelia was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Amelia relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,032 votes were recorded in Amelia against a total population of 13,716 (58.6% 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 Amelia a presidential bellwether county?
Amelia 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%).