King William, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
King William, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 46.8 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 | 3,547 | 61.5% | 24.6 pts (1,422 votes) | 5,769 | — | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,397 | 64.0% | 28.5 pts (1,961 votes) | 6,872 | -3.6 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,966 | 59.2% | 19.3 pts (1,622 votes) | 8,388 | +9.2 pts | 25.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,466 | 61.3% | 23.8 pts (2,122 votes) | 8,923 | -4.6 pts | 28.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,975 | 65.2% | 35.1 pts (3,215 votes) | 9,161 | -12.7 pts | 42.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,320 | 68.2% | 37.8 pts (4,060 votes) | 10,737 | -1.6 pts | 48.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,080 | 69.9% | 40.6 pts (4,692 votes) | 11,561 | -2.5 pts | 46.8 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 | 13,238 | 43.6% of population |
| 2004 | 13,975 | 49.2% of population |
| 2008 | 15,604 | 53.8% of population |
| 2012 | 15,977 | 55.8% of population |
| 2016 | 16,405 | 55.8% of population |
| 2020 | 17,922 | 59.9% of population |
| 2024 | 19,232 | 60.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in King William shifted 15.8 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
King William 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 William voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, King William 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 William?
King William's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.5 points (1,622 votes) out of 8,388 total votes cast.
Has King William ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- King William has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in King William?
The widest margin on record for King William was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 40.9 points.
How many votes were cast in King William relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,561 votes were recorded in King William against a total population of 19,232 (60.1% 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 William a presidential bellwether county?
King William 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%).