Goochland, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Goochland, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.7 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 | 5,378 | 61.3% | 24.8 pts (2,181 votes) | 8,777 | — | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,668 | 64.5% | 29.8 pts (3,085 votes) | 10,338 | -4.7 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,643 | 60.8% | 22.5 pts (2,830 votes) | 12,562 | +7.4 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,448 | 63.4% | 28.3 pts (3,772 votes) | 13,315 | -6.0 pts | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,384 | 59.7% | 24.9 pts (3,495 votes) | 14,037 | +2.4 pts | 32.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,966 | 58.8% | 19.4 pts (3,281 votes) | 16,952 | +6.6 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,521 | 58.7% | 18.6 pts (3,646 votes) | 19,616 | +0.9 pts | 24.7 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 | 16,935 | 51.8% of population |
| 2004 | 18,570 | 55.7% of population |
| 2008 | 21,285 | 59.0% of population |
| 2012 | 21,273 | 62.6% of population |
| 2016 | 22,485 | 62.4% of population |
| 2020 | 24,873 | 68.2% of population |
| 2024 | 28,223 | 69.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Goochland shifted 6.6 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
Goochland 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 Goochland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Goochland 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 Goochland?
Goochland's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 18.8 points (3,646 votes) out of 19,616 total votes cast.
Has Goochland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Goochland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Goochland?
The widest margin on record for Goochland was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Goochland relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,616 votes were recorded in Goochland against a total population of 28,223 (69.5% 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 Goochland a presidential bellwether county?
Goochland 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%).