Lexington City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Lexington City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.2 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,048 | 49.0% | 4.3 pts (91 votes) | 2,140 | — | 12.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,340 | 57.0% | 15.2 pts (358 votes) | 2,349 | +10.9 pts | 23.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,543 | 62.2% | 25.4 pts (629 votes) | 2,479 | +10.2 pts | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,486 | 55.3% | 12.7 pts (340 votes) | 2,687 | -12.7 pts | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,514 | 61.4% | 30.3 pts (748 votes) | 2,465 | +19.9 pts | 27.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,791 | 64.8% | 32.0 pts (885 votes) | 2,764 | +0.0 pts | 22.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,795 | 62.7% | 26.7 pts (765 votes) | 2,863 | -5.7 pts | 21.2 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 | 6,825 | 31.4% of population |
| 2004 | 6,810 | 34.5% of population |
| 2008 | 6,963 | 35.6% of population |
| 2012 | 7,018 | 38.3% of population |
| 2016 | 7,148 | 34.5% of population |
| 2020 | 7,315 | 37.8% of population |
| 2024 | 7,802 | 36.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lexington City shifted 22.5 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
Lexington City has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Lexington City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lexington City has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Lexington City?
Lexington City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 4.5 points (91 votes) out of 2,140 total votes cast.
Has Lexington City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lexington City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lexington City?
The widest margin on record for Lexington City was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 32.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Lexington City relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,863 votes were recorded in Lexington City against a total population of 7,802 (36.7% 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 Lexington City a presidential bellwether county?
Lexington City has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).