Franklin, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Franklin, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.6 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,225 | 59.6% | 21.7 pts (4,080 votes) | 18,829 | — | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,048 | 63.2% | 27.2 pts (6,046 votes) | 22,223 | -5.2 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,414 | 60.7% | 22.8 pts (5,796 votes) | 25,401 | +4.3 pts | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,718 | 62.6% | 28.6 pts (7,628 votes) | 26,707 | -6.4 pts | 33.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,569 | 68.8% | 41.9 pts (11,312 votes) | 26,971 | -14.2 pts | 49.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,895 | 70.3% | 42.1 pts (12,514 votes) | 29,704 | +1.1 pts | 53.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,319 | 72.2% | 45.3 pts (13,998 votes) | 30,912 | -2.9 pts | 51.6 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 | 47,546 | 39.6% of population |
| 2004 | 51,001 | 43.6% of population |
| 2008 | 55,284 | 45.9% of population |
| 2012 | 56,290 | 47.4% of population |
| 2016 | 56,158 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 54,475 | 54.5% of population |
| 2024 | 55,637 | 55.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Franklin shifted 23.5 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
Franklin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Franklin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Franklin has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Franklin?
Franklin's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.2 points (4,080 votes) out of 18,829 total votes cast.
Has Franklin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Franklin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Franklin?
The widest margin on record for Franklin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Franklin relative to its population?
In 2024, 30,912 votes were recorded in Franklin against a total population of 55,637 (55.6% 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 a presidential bellwether county?
Franklin has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).