Charles City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Charles City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,981 | 64.6% | 31.2 pts (958 votes) | 3,066 | — | 40.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,155 | 62.7% | 26.2 pts (901 votes) | 3,439 | -5.5 pts | 34.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,838 | 68.3% | 37.3 pts (1,550 votes) | 4,153 | +11.1 pts | 31.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,772 | 65.5% | 32.5 pts (1,376 votes) | 4,232 | -4.6 pts | 29.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,496 | 60.8% | 24.8 pts (1,020 votes) | 4,107 | -7.3 pts | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,624 | 59.1% | 19.4 pts (863 votes) | 4,441 | -6.0 pts | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,384 | 54.9% | 10.8 pts (467 votes) | 4,341 | -8.8 pts | 5.0 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 | 6,930 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 7,050 | 48.8% of population |
| 2008 | 7,232 | 57.4% of population |
| 2012 | 7,126 | 59.4% of population |
| 2016 | 7,034 | 58.4% of population |
| 2020 | 6,746 | 65.8% of population |
| 2024 | 6,564 | 66.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Charles City shifted 21.0 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
Charles City has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Charles City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Charles City has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Charles City?
Charles City's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 10.9 points (467 votes) out of 4,341 total votes cast.
Has Charles City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Charles City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Charles City?
The widest margin on record for Charles City was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 37.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Charles City relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,341 votes were recorded in Charles City against a total population of 6,564 (66.1% 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 Charles City a presidential bellwether county?
Charles City has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).