Botetourt County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Botetourt County, VA (Virginia) voted R+45.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 15,796 votes (71.87%) to 5,915 (26.91%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Botetourt County is classified as a deep Republican county. Botetourt County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 34,004.
Quick Stats
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 | 26.9%(5,915) | 71.9%(15,796) | R+45.0 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 27.0%(5,700) | 71.5%(15,099) | R+44.5 | D+2.9 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(4,494) | 71.4%(13,375) | R+47.4 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 29.9%(5,452) | 68.4%(12,479) | R+38.5 | R+5.3 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(5,693) | 65.9%(11,471) | R+33.2 | D+5.2 |
| 2004 | 30.4%(4,801) | 68.8%(10,865) | R+38.4 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 33.4%(4,627) | 64.1%(8,867) | R+30.6 | R+15.9 |
| 1996 | 37.0%(4,576) | 51.7%(6,404) | R+14.8 | R+2.0 |
| 1992 | 35.6%(4,349) | 48.4%(5,904) | R+12.7 | D+7.3 |
| 1988 | 39.2%(3,763) | 59.3%(5,687) | R+20.1 | D+9.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Botetourt County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.6%(6,608) | 69.3%(14,950) | R+38.7 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 31.4%(6,512) | 68.5%(14,190) | R+37.1 | D+2.7 |
| 2018 | 29.3%(4,543) | 69.1%(10,720) | R+39.8 | R+5.4 |
| 2014 | 31.5%(3,488) | 65.9%(7,296) | R+34.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2012 | 32.4%(5,898) | 67.4%(12,253) | R+35.0 | R+43.2 |
| 2008 | 53.6%(9,230) | 45.4%(7,811) | D+8.2 | D+37.6 |
| 2006 | 34.7%(4,438) | 64.0%(8,187) | R+29.3 | D+51.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 80.8%(5,188) | R+80.8 | R+52.7 |
| 2000 | 36.0%(4,960) | 64.0%(8,830) | R+28.1 | R+18.2 |
| 1996 | 45.1%(5,354) | 54.9%(6,525) | R+9.9 | D+3.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.5%(4,969) | 70.3%(11,820) | R+40.7 | D+3.7 |
| 2017 | 27.3%(3,409) | 71.7%(8,965) | R+44.4 | R+5.2 |
| 2013 | 25.8%(2,924) | 65.1%(7,366) | R+39.3 | D+3.4 |
| 2009 | 28.6%(3,097) | 71.3%(7,726) | R+42.7 | R+23.7 |
| 2005 | 39.4%(4,083) | 58.4%(6,053) | R+19.0 | R+7.3 |
| 2001 | 43.7%(4,629) | 55.4%(5,872) | R+11.7 | D+21.8 |
| 1997 | 32.5%(3,136) | 66.0%(6,378) | R+33.6 | R+2.5 |
| 1993 | 34.1%(3,336) | 65.1%(6,375) | R+31.0 | R+24.7 |
| 1989 | 46.8%(3,998) | 53.1%(4,539) | R+6.3 | R+16.7 |
| 1985 | 55.2%(2,528) | 44.8%(2,051) | D+10.4 | D+1.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab