Smyth County, Virginia: null
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+60.2
2024 Margin
R+4.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
30K
Population
Smyth County, Virginia voted R+60.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,521 votes (79.63%). This represented a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.4
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+60.2
2020→2024 SwingR+4.0%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population29,800
Median Age
46.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$45,061(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
70.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4%(2,805) | 79.6%(11,521) | R+60.2 | -4.0 |
| 2020 | 21.3%(3,008) | 77.5%(10,963) | R+56.3 | -1.3 |
| 2016 | 20.7%(2,665) | 75.6%(9,750) | R+55.0 | -22.0 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(4,171) | 65.6%(8,379) | R+32.9 | -3.9 |
| 2008 | 34.5%(4,239) | 63.5%(7,817) | R+29.1 | +1.5 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(4,143) | 64.2%(7,906) | R+30.6 | -15.7 |
| 2000 | 41.2%(4,836) | 56.0%(6,580) | R+14.9 | -15.1 |
| 1996 | 43.0%(4,990) | 42.7%(4,966) | D+0.2 | +9.5 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(4,924) | 47.4%(6,128) | R+9.3 | +20.2 |
| 1988 | 34.0%(3,989) | 63.5%(7,446) | R+29.5 | +5.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.3%(3,885) | 72.7%(10,339) | R+45.4 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(3,973) | 71.5%(10,013) | R+43.1 | +0.1 |
| 2018 | 27.8%(2,683) | 71.0%(6,864) | R+43.3 | -15.7 |
| 2014 | 35.1%(2,405) | 62.7%(4,296) | R+27.6 | -0.1 |
| 2012 | 36.2%(4,562) | 63.7%(8,022) | R+27.5 | -48.2 |
| 2008 | 59.8%(7,199) | 39.1%(4,703) | D+20.7 | +43.9 |
| 2006 | 38.0%(3,540) | 61.2%(5,692) | R+23.1 | +60.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.4%(4,659) | R+83.4 | -63.0 |
| 2000 | 39.8%(4,532) | 60.2%(6,858) | R+20.4 | -30.1 |
| 1996 | 54.8%(5,764) | 45.2%(4,749) | D+9.7 | +23.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.9%(2,298) | 76.9%(7,712) | R+54.0 | +0.9 |
| 2017 | 22.0%(1,747) | 76.9%(6,107) | R+54.9 | -20.8 |
| 2013 | 30.6%(2,307) | 64.8%(4,880) | R+34.2 | +13.0 |
| 2009 | 26.4%(1,946) | 73.5%(5,424) | R+47.1 | -21.8 |
| 2005 | 36.7%(2,989) | 62.1%(5,053) | R+25.4 | -29.1 |
| 2001 | 51.4%(4,691) | 47.7%(4,354) | D+3.7 | +24.2 |
| 1997 | 38.8%(3,510) | 59.3%(5,366) | R+20.5 | +24.0 |
| 1993 | 27.1%(2,566) | 71.6%(6,782) | R+44.5 | -23.6 |
| 1989 | 39.5%(3,557) | 60.4%(5,438) | R+20.9 | -26.0 |
| 1985 | 52.5%(4,426) | 47.5%(3,996) | D+5.1 | +3.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.7%) | Bernie Sanders(26.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(58.7%) | Bernie Sanders(40.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(75.0%) | Barack Obama(22.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee