Question 1

How did Bedford, Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+50.4. Kamala D Harris received 12,414 votes and Donald Trump received 38,017 out of 50,830 total votes cast, a 2.2-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bedford, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Virginia has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The largest single-election swing was 58.8 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bedford, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Virginia has a population of 80,894 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 85.0% non-Hispanic white, 2.8% Hispanic, 6.3% Black. About 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $78,937.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bedford, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bedford, Virginia are Nassau, Botetourt, Davie. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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