Richmond, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Richmond, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.3 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 | 1,784 | 60.5% | 24.0 pts (708 votes) | 2,949 | — | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,082 | 61.9% | 25.0 pts (839 votes) | 3,361 | -0.5 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,092 | 55.9% | 12.7 pts (474 votes) | 3,745 | +12.5 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,160 | 57.3% | 15.5 pts (586 votes) | 3,770 | -2.9 pts | 19.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,213 | 60.4% | 23.7 pts (866 votes) | 3,661 | -8.6 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,547 | 62.1% | 25.2 pts (1,034 votes) | 4,102 | -1.1 pts | 35.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,697 | 64.8% | 30.2 pts (1,258 votes) | 4,161 | -4.9 pts | 36.3 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 | 8,803 | 33.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,202 | 36.5% of population |
| 2008 | 9,386 | 39.9% of population |
| 2012 | 9,079 | 41.5% of population |
| 2016 | 8,758 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 8,918 | 46.0% of population |
| 2024 | 9,215 | 45.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Richmond shifted 5.7 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
Richmond 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 Richmond voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Richmond 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 Richmond?
Richmond's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.8 points (474 votes) out of 3,745 total votes cast.
Has Richmond ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Richmond has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Richmond?
The widest margin on record for Richmond was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 30.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Richmond relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,161 votes were recorded in Richmond against a total population of 9,215 (45.2% 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 a presidential bellwether county?
Richmond 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%).