Gloucester, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Gloucester, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.6 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 | 8,718 | 63.6% | 30.4 pts (4,165 votes) | 13,699 | — | 23.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,084 | 67.9% | 36.6 pts (5,979 votes) | 16,333 | -5.5 pts | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,089 | 62.9% | 26.9 pts (5,173 votes) | 19,222 | +9.7 pts | 33.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,137 | 62.9% | 27.9 pts (5,373 votes) | 19,283 | -1.2 pts | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,096 | 66.8% | 39.2 pts (7,692 votes) | 19,619 | -13.2 pts | 47.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,875 | 66.8% | 35.5 pts (7,911 votes) | 22,284 | +5.4 pts | 46.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,918 | 68.8% | 38.4 pts (8,884 votes) | 23,149 | -2.5 pts | 44.6 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 | 34,793 | 39.4% of population |
| 2004 | 35,714 | 45.7% of population |
| 2008 | 36,638 | 52.5% of population |
| 2012 | 36,838 | 52.3% of population |
| 2016 | 37,114 | 52.9% of population |
| 2020 | 38,724 | 57.5% of population |
| 2024 | 40,154 | 57.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gloucester shifted 7.3 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
Gloucester 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 Gloucester voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
Gloucester's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 27.2 points (5,173 votes) out of 19,222 total votes cast.
Has Gloucester ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gloucester has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gloucester?
The widest margin on record for Gloucester was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 41.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Gloucester relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,149 votes were recorded in Gloucester against a total population of 40,154 (57.7% 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 Gloucester a presidential bellwether county?
Gloucester 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%).