Greensville, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Greensville, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.4 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 | 2,314 | 59.2% | 19.2 pts (749 votes) | 3,906 | — | 27.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,514 | 59.0% | 18.4 pts (782 votes) | 4,258 | -0.9 pts | 26.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,122 | 63.9% | 28.5 pts (1,393 votes) | 4,887 | +10.3 pts | 22.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,135 | 63.6% | 27.8 pts (1,369 votes) | 4,926 | -0.8 pts | 24.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,558 | 58.6% | 18.8 pts (821 votes) | 4,363 | -8.8 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,627 | 57.4% | 15.6 pts (713 votes) | 4,574 | -3.4 pts | 5.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,334 | 54.3% | 9.3 pts (398 votes) | 4,296 | -6.4 pts | 3.4 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 | 11,566 | 33.8% of population |
| 2004 | 11,428 | 37.3% of population |
| 2008 | 12,206 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 11,745 | 41.9% of population |
| 2016 | 11,500 | 37.9% of population |
| 2020 | 11,396 | 40.1% of population |
| 2024 | 11,150 | 38.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Greensville shifted 10.0 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
Greensville 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 Greensville voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Greensville 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 Greensville?
Greensville's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 9.3 points (398 votes) out of 4,296 total votes cast.
Has Greensville ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Greensville has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Greensville?
The widest margin on record for Greensville was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 28.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Greensville relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,296 votes were recorded in Greensville against a total population of 11,150 (38.5% 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 Greensville a presidential bellwether county?
Greensville 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%).