Bedford County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Bedford County, VA (Virginia) voted R+50.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 38,017 votes (74.42%) to 12,414 (24.3%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bedford County is classified as a deep Republican county. Bedford County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 80,894.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3%(12,414) | 74.4%(38,017) | R+50.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 25.0%(12,176) | 73.2%(35,600) | R+48.1 | D+1.0 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(9,768) | 72.1%(30,659) | R+49.1 | R+5.1 |
| 2012 | 27.3%(10,209) | 71.3%(26,679) | R+44.0 | R+6.6 |
| 2008 | 30.8%(11,017) | 68.2%(24,420) | R+37.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2004 | 29.9%(10,144) | 68.9%(23,397) | R+39.0 | R+4.4 |
| 2000 | 31.2%(8,160) | 65.9%(17,224) | R+34.7 | R+15.8 |
| 1996 | 35.2%(7,786) | 54.1%(11,955) | R+18.9 | R+1.0 |
| 1992 | 32.7%(6,792) | 50.6%(10,496) | R+17.8 | D+12.4 |
| 1988 | 34.0%(6,366) | 64.3%(12,024) | R+30.2 | D+4.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bedford County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.8%(13,068) | 74.1%(37,536) | R+48.3 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 28.7%(13,872) | 71.2%(34,407) | R+42.5 | D+1.6 |
| 2018 | 27.1%(9,632) | 71.2%(25,301) | R+44.1 | R+1.9 |
| 2014 | 27.7%(6,855) | 69.9%(17,280) | R+42.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2012 | 28.9%(10,669) | 71.0%(26,160) | R+42.0 | R+44.2 |
| 2008 | 50.7%(17,862) | 48.5%(17,084) | D+2.2 | D+36.9 |
| 2006 | 32.1%(8,056) | 66.8%(16,769) | R+34.7 | D+48.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.4%(11,802) | R+83.4 | R+49.9 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(8,415) | 66.7%(16,868) | R+33.4 | R+18.8 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(8,902) | 57.3%(11,966) | R+14.7 | D+0.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.6%(10,048) | 74.3%(29,166) | R+48.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2017 | 25.1%(6,985) | 74.0%(20,573) | R+48.9 | R+2.8 |
| 2013 | 23.2%(5,802) | 69.3%(17,330) | R+46.1 | D+8.1 |
| 2009 | 22.9%(5,009) | 77.1%(16,881) | R+54.2 | R+30.5 |
| 2005 | 37.1%(7,524) | 60.8%(12,330) | R+23.7 | R+7.0 |
| 2001 | 41.1%(8,035) | 57.8%(11,298) | R+16.7 | D+17.6 |
| 1997 | 31.9%(5,300) | 66.2%(10,989) | R+34.3 | D+2.6 |
| 1993 | 31.2%(4,874) | 68.1%(10,637) | R+36.9 | R+21.0 |
| 1989 | 42.0%(5,871) | 57.9%(8,094) | R+15.9 | R+19.8 |
| 1985 | 51.9%(5,070) | 48.1%(4,692) | D+3.9 | D+2.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab