Danville City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Danville City, 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 15.3 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 | 9,427 | 51.5% | 6.6 pts (1,206 votes) | 18,307 | — | 1.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,436 | 49.4% | 0.2 pts (37 votes) | 19,112 | +7.0 pts | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,352 | 59.1% | 19.1 pts (3,991 votes) | 20,890 | +19.1 pts | 12.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,218 | 60.5% | 22.1 pts (4,455 votes) | 20,204 | +3.0 pts | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 11,059 | 58.4% | 19.8 pts (3,756 votes) | 18,952 | -1.8 pts | 14.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 11,710 | 60.2% | 22.0 pts (4,282 votes) | 19,456 | +1.9 pts | 12.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 10,615 | 60.1% | 21.1 pts (3,721 votes) | 17,667 | -1.1 pts | 15.3 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 | 48,104 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 45,788 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 43,765 | 47.7% of population |
| 2012 | 42,705 | 47.3% of population |
| 2016 | 41,665 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 42,578 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 41,993 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Danville City shifted 28.1 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
Danville City 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 Danville City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Danville City 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 Danville City?
Danville City's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (37 votes) out of 19,112 total votes cast.
Has Danville City ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Danville City 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 Danville City?
The widest margin on record for Danville City was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 22.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Danville City relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,667 votes were recorded in Danville City against a total population of 41,993 (42.1% 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 Danville City a presidential bellwether county?
Danville City 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%).