McLean, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | +29.3% |
| 2020 | +40.3% |
| 2024 | +37.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.8%Harris21,123 | 29.5%Trump9,335 | 3.7% | D+37.3 | R+3.1 | D+38.8 | 31,614 | |
| D | 69.1%Biden20,558 | 28.8%Trump8,564 | 2.1% | D+40.3 | D+11.0 | D+35.9 | 29,733 | |
| D | 60.7%Clinton15,377 | 31.5%Trump7,961 | 7.8% | D+29.3 | D+22.2 | D+27.2 | 25,312 | |
| D | 52.9%Obama13,497 | 45.7%Romney11,676 | 1.4% | D+7.1 | R+7.3 | D+3.3 | 25,522 | |
| D | 56.9%Obama14,387 | 42.4%McCain10,732 | 0.7% | D+14.5 | D+14.2 | D+7.2 | 25,287 | |
| D | 49.8%Kerry11,395 | 49.5%Bush11,328 | 0.7% | D+0.3 | — | D+2.8 | 22,885 |
McLean's median household income ranks among Virginia's highest, and its concentration of defense, intelligence, and lobbying professionals produces an unusually credentialed, high-turnout voter base that has shifted markedly toward Democratic candidates in federal races since 2016.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 40.3 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.3 points.
A population of 49,627, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $250,001 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Vienna and Wakefield.
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McLean, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5148376/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.