Hampton City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Hampton City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.5 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 | 27,490 | 57.4% | 16.6 pts (7,929 votes) | 47,887 | — | 25.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 32,016 | 57.4% | 15.5 pts (8,617 votes) | 55,741 | -1.3 pts | 23.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 46,917 | 69.1% | 38.9 pts (26,441 votes) | 67,943 | +23.7 pts | 32.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 46,966 | 70.6% | 42.6 pts (28,326 votes) | 66,490 | +3.9 pts | 39.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 41,312 | 66.3% | 37.5 pts (23,410 votes) | 62,356 | -3.6 pts | 33.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 46,220 | 70.1% | 42.1 pts (27,790 votes) | 65,957 | +3.5 pts | 32.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 43,357 | 69.2% | 39.9 pts (24,974 votes) | 62,632 | -2.5 pts | 34.5 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 | 146,054 | 32.8% of population |
| 2004 | 140,200 | 39.8% of population |
| 2008 | 138,957 | 48.9% of population |
| 2012 | 137,177 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 135,374 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 137,282 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 137,596 | 45.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hampton City shifted 23.6 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
Hampton 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 Hampton City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hampton 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 Hampton City?
Hampton City's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 15.5 points (8,617 votes) out of 55,741 total votes cast.
Has Hampton City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hampton City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hampton City?
The widest margin on record for Hampton City was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 43.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Hampton City relative to its population?
In 2024, 62,632 votes were recorded in Hampton City against a total population of 137,596 (45.5% 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 Hampton City a presidential bellwether county?
Hampton 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%).