Prince Edward, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Prince Edward, Virginia has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 8.5 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 | 3,214 | 50.5% | 4.6 pts (292 votes) | 6,363 | — | 3.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,632 | 49.6% | 0.8 pts (61 votes) | 7,316 | +5.6 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,101 | 54.3% | 9.9 pts (927 votes) | 9,388 | +9.1 pts | 3.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,132 | 55.5% | 12.8 pts (1,180 votes) | 9,239 | +3.0 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,591 | 50.2% | 5.4 pts (490 votes) | 9,143 | -7.4 pts | 0.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 4,973 | 51.9% | 5.6 pts (539 votes) | 9,575 | +0.1 pts | 4.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,782 | 50.7% | 2.6 pts (243 votes) | 9,424 | -8.3 pts | 8.5 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 | 19,708 | 32.3% of population |
| 2004 | 20,639 | 35.4% of population |
| 2008 | 22,959 | 40.9% of population |
| 2012 | 23,172 | 39.9% of population |
| 2016 | 23,020 | 39.7% of population |
| 2020 | 21,893 | 43.7% of population |
| 2024 | 22,276 | 42.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Prince Edward shifted 2.2 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
Prince Edward has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), 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 Prince Edward voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Prince Edward has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Prince Edward?
Prince Edward's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (61 votes) out of 7,316 total votes cast.
Has Prince Edward ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Prince Edward changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Prince Edward?
The widest margin on record for Prince Edward was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 13.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Prince Edward relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,424 votes were recorded in Prince Edward against a total population of 22,276 (42.3% 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 Prince Edward a presidential bellwether county?
Prince Edward has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).