Buena Vista City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Buena Vista City, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.2 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 | 980 | 49.6% | 2.0 pts (39 votes) | 1,975 | — | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,417 | 59.3% | 20.1 pts (481 votes) | 2,389 | -18.4 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,282 | 52.9% | 7.2 pts (174 votes) | 2,423 | +13.2 pts | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,564 | 61.9% | 25.5 pts (645 votes) | 2,526 | -18.7 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,430 | 59.4% | 30.6 pts (737 votes) | 2,407 | -8.7 pts | 40.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,863 | 67.1% | 37.4 pts (1,038 votes) | 2,776 | -3.9 pts | 48.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,035 | 71.3% | 44.4 pts (1,268 votes) | 2,853 | -6.6 pts | 51.2 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 | 6,381 | 31.0% of population |
| 2004 | 6,588 | 36.3% of population |
| 2008 | 6,664 | 36.4% of population |
| 2012 | 6,747 | 37.4% of population |
| 2016 | 6,435 | 37.4% of population |
| 2020 | 6,621 | 41.9% of population |
| 2024 | 6,581 | 43.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Buena Vista City shifted 43.2 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
Buena Vista City 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 Buena Vista City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Buena Vista City 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 Buena Vista City?
Buena Vista City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.0 points (39 votes) out of 1,975 total votes cast.
Has Buena Vista City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Buena Vista City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Buena Vista City?
The widest margin on record for Buena Vista City was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Buena Vista City relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,853 votes were recorded in Buena Vista City against a total population of 6,581 (43.4% 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 Buena Vista City a presidential bellwether county?
Buena Vista City 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%).