Emporia City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Emporia City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 25.3 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,116 | 53.7% | 8.6 pts (178 votes) | 2,080 | — | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,247 | 56.1% | 12.5 pts (277 votes) | 2,221 | +3.8 pts | 20.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,702 | 65.0% | 30.8 pts (805 votes) | 2,617 | +18.5 pts | 24.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,793 | 66.5% | 33.6 pts (907 votes) | 2,696 | +2.9 pts | 29.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,530 | 64.6% | 31.3 pts (741 votes) | 2,367 | -1.9 pts | 26.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,612 | 67.6% | 36.0 pts (858 votes) | 2,384 | +4.3 pts | 26.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,419 | 65.2% | 31.0 pts (675 votes) | 2,178 | -5.1 pts | 25.3 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 | 5,655 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 5,659 | 39.2% of population |
| 2008 | 5,820 | 45.0% of population |
| 2012 | 5,813 | 46.4% of population |
| 2016 | 5,478 | 43.2% of population |
| 2020 | 5,694 | 41.9% of population |
| 2024 | 5,402 | 40.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Emporia City shifted 22.5 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
Emporia 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 Emporia City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Emporia 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 Emporia City?
Emporia City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 8.7 points (178 votes) out of 2,080 total votes cast.
Has Emporia City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Emporia City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Emporia City?
The widest margin on record for Emporia City was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 36.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Emporia City relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,178 votes were recorded in Emporia City against a total population of 5,402 (40.3% 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 Emporia City a presidential bellwether county?
Emporia 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%).