Tysons, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +13.0% |
| 2008 | +26.6% |
| 2012 | +23.9% |
| 2016 | +41.8% |
| 2020 | +46.8% |
| 2024 | +38.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.9%Harris8,464 | 28.6%Trump3,612 | 4.5% | D+38.4 | R+8.5 | D+39.8 | 12,650 | |
| D | 72.4%Biden8,569 | 25.6%Trump3,025 | 2.1% | D+46.8 | D+5.0 | D+42.4 | 11,838 | |
| D | 67.3%Clinton6,718 | 25.5%Trump2,544 | 7.1% | D+41.8 | D+17.9 | D+39.8 | 9,975 | |
| D | 61.3%Obama5,811 | 37.4%Romney3,543 | 1.4% | D+23.9 | R+2.7 | D+20.1 | 9,484 | |
| D | 62.9%Obama5,504 | 36.3%McCain3,178 | 0.8% | D+26.6 | D+13.6 | D+19.3 | 8,754 | |
| D | 56.1%Kerry4,360 | 43.1%Bush3,349 | 0.9% | D+13.0 | — | D+15.5 | 7,777 |
Tysons has transitioned from a car-dependent office corridor into one of the D.C. region's fastest-growing urban nodes, with rapid residential densification reshaping its voter base since the Silver Line opened in 2014.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 46.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 8.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.4 points.
A population of 28,936, a 42% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $129,818 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fair Oaks and West Springfield.
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Tysons, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5179950/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.