Franklin City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Franklin City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.1 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 | 1,763 | 55.2% | 11.6 pts (370 votes) | 3,191 | — | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,910 | 54.0% | 8.4 pts (297 votes) | 3,536 | -3.3 pts | 16.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,819 | 63.7% | 28.1 pts (1,243 votes) | 4,427 | +19.9 pts | 21.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,833 | 65.0% | 30.7 pts (1,337 votes) | 4,360 | +2.6 pts | 26.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,519 | 61.9% | 27.0 pts (1,098 votes) | 4,070 | -3.0 pts | 22.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,525 | 62.1% | 25.5 pts (1,038 votes) | 4,064 | -2.0 pts | 15.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,359 | 60.9% | 22.8 pts (883 votes) | 3,876 | -2.8 pts | 17.1 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 | 8,269 | 38.6% of population |
| 2004 | 8,177 | 43.2% of population |
| 2008 | 8,538 | 51.9% of population |
| 2012 | 8,482 | 51.4% of population |
| 2016 | 8,201 | 49.6% of population |
| 2020 | 8,148 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 8,373 | 46.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Franklin City shifted 11.3 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
Franklin 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 Franklin City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Franklin 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 Franklin City?
Franklin City's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 8.4 points (297 votes) out of 3,536 total votes cast.
Has Franklin City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Franklin City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Franklin City?
The widest margin on record for Franklin City was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 30.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Franklin City relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,876 votes were recorded in Franklin City against a total population of 8,373 (46.3% 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 Franklin City a presidential bellwether county?
Franklin 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%).