King George, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
King George, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.3 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 | 3,590 | 61.3% | 26.0 pts (1,520 votes) | 5,852 | — | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,124 | 64.7% | 30.1 pts (2,385 votes) | 7,921 | -3.5 pts | 22.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,888 | 56.2% | 13.5 pts (1,415 votes) | 10,474 | +16.7 pts | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,604 | 58.3% | 18.8 pts (2,127 votes) | 11,325 | -5.5 pts | 23.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,341 | 60.9% | 27.6 pts (3,334 votes) | 12,059 | -10.2 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,446 | 59.4% | 21.4 pts (3,042 votes) | 14,227 | +7.4 pts | 32.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,500 | 61.8% | 25.0 pts (3,843 votes) | 15,362 | -3.4 pts | 31.3 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 | 16,916 | 34.6% of population |
| 2004 | 19,124 | 41.4% of population |
| 2008 | 22,996 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 24,606 | 46.0% of population |
| 2016 | 25,947 | 46.5% of population |
| 2020 | 26,827 | 53.0% of population |
| 2024 | 28,816 | 53.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in King George shifted 1.5 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
King George 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 King George voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, King George 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 King George?
King George's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.7 points (1,415 votes) out of 10,474 total votes cast.
Has King George ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- King George has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in King George?
The widest margin on record for King George was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.3 points.
How many votes were cast in King George relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,362 votes were recorded in King George against a total population of 28,816 (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 King George a presidential bellwether county?
King George 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%).