Norfolk City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Norfolk City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.3 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 | 38,221 | 61.7% | 26.3 pts (16,301 votes) | 61,946 | — | 35.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 43,518 | 61.7% | 24.3 pts (17,117 votes) | 70,570 | -2.6 pts | 32.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 62,819 | 71.0% | 43.0 pts (38,005 votes) | 88,446 | +18.9 pts | 37.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 62,687 | 72.0% | 45.4 pts (39,540 votes) | 87,043 | +2.7 pts | 42.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 57,023 | 68.4% | 42.5 pts (35,471 votes) | 83,388 | -0.9 pts | 39.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 64,440 | 71.6% | 45.6 pts (40,997 votes) | 89,988 | +1.5 pts | 36.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 59,941 | 70.0% | 41.5 pts (35,564 votes) | 85,643 | -4.5 pts | 36.3 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 | 234,986 | 26.4% of population |
| 2004 | 243,836 | 28.9% of population |
| 2008 | 241,201 | 36.7% of population |
| 2012 | 246,149 | 35.4% of population |
| 2016 | 245,680 | 33.9% of population |
| 2020 | 237,813 | 37.8% of population |
| 2024 | 231,105 | 37.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Norfolk City shifted 15.1 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
Norfolk 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 Norfolk City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Norfolk 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 Norfolk City?
Norfolk City's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 24.5 points (17,117 votes) out of 70,570 total votes cast.
Has Norfolk City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Norfolk City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Norfolk City?
The widest margin on record for Norfolk City was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 46.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Norfolk City relative to its population?
In 2024, 85,643 votes were recorded in Norfolk City against a total population of 231,105 (37.1% 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 Norfolk City a presidential bellwether county?
Norfolk 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%).