Westmoreland, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Westmoreland, Virginia has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 20.3 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 | 2,932 | 48.7% | 0.2 pts (10 votes) | 6,026 | — | 8.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,433 | 50.1% | 0.9 pts (63 votes) | 6,848 | -0.8 pts | 7.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,577 | 54.6% | 10.2 pts (858 votes) | 8,377 | +11.3 pts | 4.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,295 | 52.9% | 6.9 pts (564 votes) | 8,120 | -3.3 pts | 3.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,448 | 51.9% | 7.1 pts (612 votes) | 8,574 | -14.4 pts | 13.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,318 | 53.5% | 8.2 pts (817 votes) | 9,948 | -0.9 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,003 | 56.7% | 14.3 pts (1,512 votes) | 10,581 | -6.1 pts | 20.3 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 | 16,644 | 36.2% of population |
| 2004 | 16,658 | 41.1% of population |
| 2008 | 17,305 | 48.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,513 | 46.4% of population |
| 2016 | 17,649 | 48.6% of population |
| 2020 | 18,505 | 53.8% of population |
| 2024 | 19,235 | 55.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Westmoreland shifted 14.2 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
Westmoreland has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Westmoreland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Westmoreland has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Westmoreland?
Westmoreland's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.2 points (10 votes) out of 6,026 total votes cast.
Has Westmoreland ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Westmoreland changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Westmoreland?
The widest margin on record for Westmoreland was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 14.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Westmoreland relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,581 votes were recorded in Westmoreland against a total population of 19,235 (55.0% 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 Westmoreland a presidential bellwether county?
Westmoreland has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).