Hopewell City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Hopewell City, 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 8.0 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 | 3,749 | 53.7% | 10.4 pts (725 votes) | 6,978 | — | 2.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,251 | 53.6% | 8.5 pts (678 votes) | 7,936 | +2.0 pts | 0.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,285 | 55.5% | 11.9 pts (1,136 votes) | 9,524 | +20.7 pts | 5.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,179 | 57.3% | 15.9 pts (1,440 votes) | 9,031 | +4.1 pts | 12.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,724 | 52.4% | 9.3 pts (839 votes) | 9,008 | -6.4 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 5,430 | 56.4% | 14.6 pts (1,410 votes) | 9,628 | +5.2 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 5,078 | 56.4% | 13.8 pts (1,240 votes) | 9,006 | -1.0 pts | 8.0 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 | 22,277 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 21,998 | 36.1% of population |
| 2008 | 22,576 | 42.2% of population |
| 2012 | 22,309 | 40.5% of population |
| 2016 | 22,539 | 40.0% of population |
| 2020 | 23,012 | 41.8% of population |
| 2024 | 22,970 | 39.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hopewell City shifted 24.6 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
Hopewell City 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 Hopewell City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hopewell City 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 Hopewell City?
Hopewell City's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.7 points (678 votes) out of 7,936 total votes cast.
Has Hopewell City ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hopewell City 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 Hopewell City?
The widest margin on record for Hopewell City was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 16.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Hopewell City relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,006 votes were recorded in Hopewell City against a total population of 22,970 (39.2% 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 Hopewell City a presidential bellwether county?
Hopewell City 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%).