Dickenson, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Dickenson, Virginia has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 68.4 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,951 | 54.7% | 11.5 pts (829 votes) | 7,226 | — | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,761 | 50.8% | 2.3 pts (170 votes) | 7,406 | -9.4 pts | 10.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,324 | 49.2% | 0.7 pts (46 votes) | 6,753 | -3.0 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,274 | 61.9% | 26.1 pts (1,801 votes) | 6,904 | -26.0 pts | 30.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,932 | 76.6% | 55.9 pts (3,597 votes) | 6,440 | -30.7 pts | 63.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,748 | 78.7% | 58.1 pts (4,245 votes) | 7,307 | -1.1 pts | 68.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,701 | 80.9% | 62.2 pts (4,385 votes) | 7,047 | -3.9 pts | 68.4 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 | 16,322 | 44.3% of population |
| 2004 | 16,003 | 46.3% of population |
| 2008 | 16,078 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 15,707 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 15,014 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 14,077 | 51.9% of population |
| 2024 | 13,411 | 52.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dickenson shifted 74.2 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
Dickenson has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Dickenson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dickenson has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Dickenson?
Dickenson's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.7 points (46 votes) out of 6,753 total votes cast.
Has Dickenson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Dickenson changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dickenson?
The widest margin on record for Dickenson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Dickenson relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,047 votes were recorded in Dickenson against a total population of 13,411 (52.5% 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 Dickenson a presidential bellwether county?
Dickenson has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).