Henry, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Henry, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.9 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 | 11,870 | 55.3% | 13.8 pts (2,972 votes) | 21,463 | — | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,358 | 56.9% | 15.0 pts (3,507 votes) | 23,458 | -0.8 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,758 | 54.6% | 10.5 pts (2,640 votes) | 25,215 | +4.5 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,984 | 56.0% | 14.7 pts (3,667 votes) | 24,963 | -4.5 pts | 19.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,208 | 63.1% | 29.1 pts (7,010 votes) | 24,106 | -14.9 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,725 | 64.1% | 29.1 pts (7,598 votes) | 26,105 | +0.6 pts | 39.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,800 | 66.1% | 32.8 pts (8,343 votes) | 25,413 | -3.6 pts | 38.9 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 | 57,903 | 37.1% of population |
| 2004 | 56,183 | 41.8% of population |
| 2008 | 55,073 | 45.8% of population |
| 2012 | 53,112 | 47.0% of population |
| 2016 | 51,645 | 46.7% of population |
| 2020 | 50,848 | 51.3% of population |
| 2024 | 49,385 | 51.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Henry shifted 18.7 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
Henry 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 Henry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Henry 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 Henry?
Henry's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 10.6 points (2,640 votes) out of 25,215 total votes cast.
Has Henry ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Henry has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Henry?
The widest margin on record for Henry was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 33.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Henry relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,413 votes were recorded in Henry against a total population of 49,385 (51.5% 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 Henry a presidential bellwether county?
Henry 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%).