Rockbridge, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Rockbridge, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.0 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 | 4,522 | 57.8% | 20.0 pts (1,569 votes) | 7,827 | — | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,412 | 58.9% | 19.4 pts (1,785 votes) | 9,181 | +1.2 pts | 11.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,732 | 56.2% | 13.6 pts (1,385 votes) | 10,195 | +6.0 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,898 | 58.0% | 17.8 pts (1,810 votes) | 10,177 | -4.4 pts | 22.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,680 | 61.9% | 29.4 pts (3,172 votes) | 10,795 | -13.0 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,088 | 65.3% | 32.3 pts (4,002 votes) | 12,377 | -1.7 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,468 | 66.4% | 33.8 pts (4,308 votes) | 12,752 | -1.2 pts | 40.0 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 | 20,835 | 37.6% of population |
| 2004 | 21,432 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 22,363 | 45.6% of population |
| 2012 | 22,378 | 45.5% of population |
| 2016 | 22,450 | 48.1% of population |
| 2020 | 22,657 | 54.6% of population |
| 2024 | 22,368 | 57.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rockbridge shifted 13.1 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
Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge?
Rockbridge's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.7 points (1,385 votes) out of 10,195 total votes cast.
Has Rockbridge ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rockbridge has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rockbridge?
The widest margin on record for Rockbridge was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Rockbridge relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,752 votes were recorded in Rockbridge against a total population of 22,368 (57.0% 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 Rockbridge a presidential bellwether county?
Rockbridge 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%).