Galax, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −14.9% |
| 2008 | −11.0% |
| 2012 | −19.0% |
| 2016 | −38.8% |
| 2020 | −40.2% |
| 2024 | −43.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.7%Harris753 | 71.5%Trump1,946 | 0.8% | R+43.8 | R+3.6 | R+42.4 | 2,721 | |
| R | 29.5%Biden777 | 69.7%Trump1,838 | 0.9% | R+40.2 | R+1.4 | R+44.7 | 2,638 | |
| R | 28.7%Clinton681 | 67.5%Trump1,603 | 3.9% | R+38.8 | R+19.8 | R+40.9 | 2,376 | |
| R | 39.5%Obama896 | 58.5%Romney1,326 | 2.0% | R+19.0 | R+8.0 | R+22.8 | 2,267 | |
| R | 43.6%Obama1,052 | 54.6%McCain1,317 | 1.7% | R+11.0 | D+4.0 | R+18.3 | 2,411 | |
| R | 42.3%Kerry987 | 57.2%Bush1,336 | 0.5% | R+14.9 | — | R+12.5 | 2,335 |
Galax anchors the far-southwest corner of Virginia, where manufacturing decline and strong Appalachian cultural identity have pushed the electorate sharply rightward over the past two decades, with Republican presidential candidates routinely clearing 70 percent of the vote.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 43.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.8 points.
A population of 6,726, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,675 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Pulaski and Maysville.
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Galax, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5130208/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.