Richmond City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Richmond City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 61.9 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 | 42,717 | 64.8% | 34.1 pts (22,452 votes) | 65,926 | — | 44.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 52,167 | 70.2% | 41.1 pts (30,530 votes) | 74,325 | +5.7 pts | 49.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 73,623 | 79.1% | 59.1 pts (54,974 votes) | 93,085 | +18.2 pts | 53.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 75,921 | 77.8% | 57.3 pts (55,871 votes) | 97,569 | -1.4 pts | 54.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 81,259 | 78.5% | 63.5 pts (65,678 votes) | 103,484 | +9.6 pts | 62.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 92,175 | 82.9% | 68.0 pts (75,572 votes) | 111,181 | +1.7 pts | 59.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 88,710 | 82.0% | 66.3 pts (71,669 votes) | 108,143 | -1.7 pts | 61.9 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 | 196,782 | 33.5% of population |
| 2004 | 196,878 | 37.8% of population |
| 2008 | 202,254 | 46.0% of population |
| 2012 | 210,794 | 46.3% of population |
| 2016 | 225,369 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 226,923 | 49.0% of population |
| 2024 | 233,655 | 46.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Richmond City shifted 32.1 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
Richmond 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 Richmond City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Richmond 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 Richmond City?
Richmond City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 35.6 points (22,452 votes) out of 65,926 total votes cast.
Has Richmond City ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Richmond City has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Richmond City?
The widest margin on record for Richmond City was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 69.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Richmond City relative to its population?
In 2024, 108,143 votes were recorded in Richmond City against a total population of 233,655 (46.3% 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 Richmond City a presidential bellwether county?
Richmond 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%).