Henrico, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Henrico, Virginia has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 23.4 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 62,887 | 55.0% | 12.5 pts (14,242 votes) | 114,252 | — | 4.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 71,809 | 53.8% | 8.2 pts (10,945 votes) | 133,418 | +4.5 pts | 0.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 86,323 | 55.7% | 12.2 pts (18,942 votes) | 154,966 | +20.6 pts | 6.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 89,594 | 55.2% | 11.8 pts (19,145 votes) | 162,241 | -0.4 pts | 8.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 93,935 | 57.4% | 20.8 pts (34,078 votes) | 163,654 | +10.2 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 116,572 | 63.6% | 29.0 pts (53,132 votes) | 183,299 | +7.4 pts | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 115,040 | 63.7% | 28.9 pts (52,158 votes) | 180,642 | -0.2 pts | 23.4 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 | 264,385 | 43.2% of population |
| 2004 | 280,290 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 300,198 | 51.6% of population |
| 2012 | 315,587 | 51.4% of population |
| 2016 | 325,931 | 50.2% of population |
| 2020 | 334,939 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 338,696 | 53.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Henrico shifted 42.1 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
Henrico has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Henrico voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Henrico has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Henrico?
Henrico's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.2 points (10,945 votes) out of 133,418 total votes cast.
Has Henrico ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Henrico changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Henrico?
The widest margin on record for Henrico was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 29.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Henrico relative to its population?
In 2024, 180,642 votes were recorded in Henrico against a total population of 338,696 (53.3% 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 Henrico a presidential bellwether county?
Henrico has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).