Patrick, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Patrick, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 66.7 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 | 4,901 | 66.4% | 35.8 pts (2,647 votes) | 7,385 | — | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,507 | 67.0% | 35.7 pts (2,935 votes) | 8,215 | +0.7 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,491 | 64.4% | 30.6 pts (2,612 votes) | 8,531 | +5.1 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,622 | 68.1% | 38.8 pts (3,205 votes) | 8,259 | -8.7 pts | 43.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,454 | 75.7% | 55.0 pts (4,686 votes) | 8,525 | -17.1 pts | 62.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,485 | 78.5% | 58.0 pts (5,531 votes) | 9,535 | -1.6 pts | 68.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,746 | 79.9% | 60.4 pts (5,860 votes) | 9,698 | -2.2 pts | 66.7 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 | 19,418 | 38.0% of population |
| 2004 | 18,836 | 43.6% of population |
| 2008 | 18,677 | 45.7% of population |
| 2012 | 18,333 | 45.0% of population |
| 2016 | 17,796 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 17,591 | 54.2% of population |
| 2024 | 17,308 | 56.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Patrick shifted 23.8 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
Patrick 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 Patrick voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Patrick 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 Patrick?
Patrick's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 31.2 points (2,612 votes) out of 8,531 total votes cast.
Has Patrick ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Patrick has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Patrick?
The widest margin on record for Patrick was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Patrick relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,698 votes were recorded in Patrick against a total population of 17,308 (56.0% 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 Patrick a presidential bellwether county?
Patrick 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%).