Sandston, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −11.7% |
| 2008 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | +15.5% |
| 2024 | +16.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.7%Harris2,060 | 41.1%Trump1,467 | 1.3% | D+16.6 | D+1.1 | D+18.1 | 3,572 | |
| D | 57.0%Biden2,157 | 41.5%Trump1,569 | 1.5% | D+15.5 | D+9.1 | D+11.1 | 3,782 | |
| D | 51.3%Clinton1,791 | 44.8%Trump1,566 | 3.9% | D+6.4 | R+1.1 | D+4.4 | 3,493 | |
| D | 53.1%Obama1,862 | 45.6%Romney1,599 | 1.4% | D+7.5 | R+1.2 | D+3.6 | 3,509 | |
| D | 53.8%Obama1,772 | 45.1%McCain1,485 | 1.0% | D+8.7 | D+20.4 | D+1.4 | 3,291 | |
| R | 44.1%Kerry1,250 | 55.8%Bush1,582 | 0.1% | R+11.7 | — | R+9.3 | 2,834 |
Sandston sits just outside Richmond along the interstate corridor near Richmond International Airport, giving it an industrial and logistics character uncommon in the broader suburban county. Its modest population density and blue-collar roots have historically shaped a competitive electoral profile.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.6 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 11.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.1 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.6 points.
A population of 7,399, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,238 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lakeside and Dumbarton.
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Sandston, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5170256/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.