Staunton City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Staunton 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 7.7 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,878 | 57.3% | 18.3 pts (1,554 votes) | 8,514 | — | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,805 | 60.3% | 21.3 pts (2,049 votes) | 9,629 | -2.5 pts | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,569 | 50.6% | 2.2 pts (239 votes) | 11,015 | +23.6 pts | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,728 | 51.1% | 4.1 pts (456 votes) | 11,210 | +2.0 pts | 0.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,333 | 47.4% | 1.8 pts (200 votes) | 11,255 | -2.2 pts | 3.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 6,981 | 53.7% | 9.9 pts (1,286 votes) | 12,992 | +8.2 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 7,592 | 56.0% | 13.4 pts (1,814 votes) | 13,562 | +3.4 pts | 7.7 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 | 23,896 | 35.6% of population |
| 2004 | 23,501 | 41.0% of population |
| 2008 | 23,945 | 46.0% of population |
| 2012 | 23,809 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 24,156 | 46.6% of population |
| 2020 | 25,809 | 50.3% of population |
| 2024 | 26,361 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Staunton City shifted 32.5 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
Staunton 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 Staunton City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Staunton 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 Staunton City?
Staunton City's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 1.9 points (200 votes) out of 11,255 total votes cast.
Has Staunton City ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Staunton 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 Staunton City?
The widest margin on record for Staunton City was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Staunton City relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,562 votes were recorded in Staunton City against a total population of 26,361 (51.4% 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 Staunton City a presidential bellwether county?
Staunton 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%).