Radford City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Radford City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 5.4 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 | 2,190 | 49.2% | 2.9 pts (127 votes) | 4,448 | — | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,564 | 52.9% | 6.6 pts (320 votes) | 4,845 | -3.7 pts | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,930 | 54.0% | 9.4 pts (512 votes) | 5,429 | +16.2 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,732 | 50.6% | 3.9 pts (212 votes) | 5,399 | -5.5 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,925 | 48.1% | 4.7 pts (287 votes) | 6,085 | +1.1 pts | 0.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,358 | 53.1% | 9.1 pts (572 votes) | 6,320 | +4.2 pts | 1.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 3,231 | 49.3% | 0.5 pts (34 votes) | 6,550 | -8.8 pts | 5.4 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 | 15,872 | 28.0% of population |
| 2004 | 15,743 | 30.8% of population |
| 2008 | 16,304 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 16,714 | 32.3% of population |
| 2016 | 17,324 | 35.1% of population |
| 2020 | 16,115 | 39.2% of population |
| 2024 | 17,273 | 37.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Radford City shifted 3.5 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
Radford City has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Radford City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Radford City 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 Radford City?
Radford City's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.5 points (34 votes) out of 6,550 total votes cast.
Has Radford City ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Radford City changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Radford City?
The widest margin on record for Radford City was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 9.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Radford City relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,550 votes were recorded in Radford City against a total population of 17,273 (37.9% 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 Radford City a presidential bellwether county?
Radford City has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).