Martinsville City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Martinsville City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,048 | 53.5% | 8.6 pts (488 votes) | 5,694 | — | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,036 | 54.2% | 8.9 pts (498 votes) | 5,603 | +0.2 pts | 17.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,139 | 63.5% | 28.0 pts (1,828 votes) | 6,520 | +19.4 pts | 22.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,855 | 61.3% | 24.6 pts (1,543 votes) | 6,284 | -3.3 pts | 21.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,533 | 59.8% | 23.4 pts (1,384 votes) | 5,907 | -0.7 pts | 18.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,766 | 62.5% | 26.6 pts (1,601 votes) | 6,024 | +2.6 pts | 16.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 3,435 | 60.7% | 22.6 pts (1,280 votes) | 5,658 | -4.1 pts | 17.0 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 | 15,331 | 37.1% of population |
| 2004 | 14,448 | 38.8% of population |
| 2008 | 14,040 | 46.4% of population |
| 2012 | 13,492 | 46.6% of population |
| 2016 | 12,996 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 13,476 | 44.7% of population |
| 2024 | 13,834 | 40.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Martinsville City shifted 14.2 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
Martinsville 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 Martinsville City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Martinsville 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 Martinsville City?
Martinsville City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 8.7 points (488 votes) out of 5,694 total votes cast.
Has Martinsville City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Martinsville City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Martinsville City?
The widest margin on record for Martinsville City was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 28.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Martinsville City relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,658 votes were recorded in Martinsville City against a total population of 13,834 (40.9% 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 Martinsville City a presidential bellwether county?
Martinsville 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%).