Williamsburg City, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Williamsburg City, Virginia has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 39.3 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 | 1,777 | 47.7% | 1.4 pts (53 votes) | 3,725 | — | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,216 | 51.3% | 3.5 pts (152 votes) | 4,320 | +5.1 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,328 | 63.8% | 29.1 pts (1,975 votes) | 6,787 | +26.0 pts | 23.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,903 | 63.3% | 28.7 pts (2,221 votes) | 7,748 | -0.3 pts | 25.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,206 | 68.3% | 43.0 pts (3,281 votes) | 7,626 | +16.7 pts | 40.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 4,790 | 69.5% | 41.0 pts (2,827 votes) | 6,890 | -4.1 pts | 31.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 5,613 | 71.5% | 44.5 pts (3,494 votes) | 7,851 | +3.3 pts | 39.3 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 | 12,012 | 31.0% of population |
| 2004 | 11,986 | 36.0% of population |
| 2008 | 13,296 | 51.0% of population |
| 2012 | 14,526 | 53.3% of population |
| 2016 | 14,884 | 51.2% of population |
| 2020 | 15,473 | 44.5% of population |
| 2024 | 16,030 | 49.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Williamsburg City shifted 46.7 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
Williamsburg City has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Williamsburg City voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Williamsburg City has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Williamsburg City?
Williamsburg City's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.5 points (53 votes) out of 3,725 total votes cast.
Has Williamsburg City ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Williamsburg City changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Williamsburg City?
The widest margin on record for Williamsburg City was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 46.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Williamsburg City relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,851 votes were recorded in Williamsburg City against a total population of 16,030 (49.0% 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 Williamsburg City a presidential bellwether county?
Williamsburg City has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).