Augusta, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Augusta, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.9 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 | 17,744 | 70.2% | 43.9 pts (11,101 votes) | 25,271 | — | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,100 | 74.4% | 50.8 pts (15,081 votes) | 29,704 | -6.3 pts | 43.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 23,120 | 69.4% | 39.9 pts (13,295 votes) | 33,338 | +11.4 pts | 46.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 23,624 | 70.2% | 42.1 pts (14,173 votes) | 33,672 | -2.5 pts | 46.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 26,163 | 72.0% | 49.5 pts (17,986 votes) | 36,343 | -9.5 pts | 58.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,714 | 72.6% | 47.0 pts (19,874 votes) | 42,278 | +4.5 pts | 58.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,429 | 73.3% | 47.5 pts (21,026 votes) | 44,223 | -0.1 pts | 53.9 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 | 65,572 | 38.5% of population |
| 2004 | 68,899 | 43.1% of population |
| 2008 | 73,555 | 45.3% of population |
| 2012 | 73,588 | 45.8% of population |
| 2016 | 74,834 | 48.6% of population |
| 2020 | 77,589 | 54.5% of population |
| 2024 | 78,622 | 56.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Augusta 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
Augusta 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 Augusta voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Augusta 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 Augusta?
Augusta's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 40.4 points (13,295 votes) out of 33,338 total votes cast.
Has Augusta ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Augusta has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Augusta?
The widest margin on record for Augusta was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 52.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Augusta relative to its population?
In 2024, 44,223 votes were recorded in Augusta against a total population of 78,622 (56.2% 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 Augusta a presidential bellwether county?
Augusta 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%).