Buchanan County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Buchanan County, VA (Virginia) voted R+70.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,939 votes (85.03%) to 1,355 (14.51%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Buchanan County is classified as a deep Republican county. Buchanan County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 19,415.
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 | 14.5%(1,355) | 85.0%(7,939) | R+70.5 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(1,587) | 83.5%(8,311) | R+67.6 | R+7.3 |
| 2016 | 18.6%(1,721) | 78.9%(7,296) | R+60.3 | R+25.6 |
| 2012 | 32.1%(3,094) | 66.7%(6,436) | R+34.6 | R+29.2 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(4,063) | 52.0%(4,541) | R+5.5 | R+13.3 |
| 2004 | 53.7%(5,275) | 45.9%(4,507) | D+7.8 | R+11.2 |
| 2000 | 58.3%(5,745) | 39.2%(3,867) | D+19.1 | R+17.4 |
| 1996 | 63.4%(6,551) | 27.0%(2,785) | D+36.5 | D+1.4 |
| 1992 | 63.3%(7,405) | 28.2%(3,297) | D+35.1 | D+7.5 |
| 1988 | 63.3%(6,935) | 35.7%(3,912) | D+27.6 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Buchanan County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.8%(2,331) | 74.0%(6,686) | R+48.2 | R+0.1 |
| 2020 | 25.9%(2,522) | 74.0%(7,202) | R+48.1 | R+9.1 |
| 2018 | 30.1%(1,785) | 69.0%(4,095) | R+38.9 | R+17.4 |
| 2014 | 38.7%(1,794) | 60.3%(2,794) | R+21.6 | D+7.0 |
| 2012 | 35.7%(3,408) | 64.3%(6,132) | R+28.5 | R+69.1 |
| 2008 | 70.0%(6,017) | 29.5%(2,533) | D+40.5 | D+28.5 |
| 2006 | 55.6%(3,943) | 43.6%(3,094) | D+12.0 | D+93.9 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.9%(2,824) | R+81.9 | R+99.6 |
| 2000 | 58.9%(5,619) | 41.1%(3,928) | D+17.7 | R+14.6 |
| 1996 | 66.2%(6,203) | 33.8%(3,170) | D+32.4 | D+14.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.9%(971) | 81.9%(4,434) | R+64.0 | R+11.4 |
| 2017 | 23.4%(1,062) | 75.9%(3,449) | R+52.6 | R+15.1 |
| 2013 | 30.1%(1,461) | 67.5%(3,275) | R+37.4 | R+10.9 |
| 2009 | 36.7%(1,895) | 63.2%(3,261) | R+26.5 | R+31.4 |
| 2005 | 52.2%(3,171) | 47.3%(2,875) | D+4.9 | R+27.1 |
| 2001 | 65.7%(3,746) | 33.7%(1,921) | D+32.0 | D+29.1 |
| 1997 | 50.4%(3,120) | 47.5%(2,941) | D+2.9 | D+23.3 |
| 1993 | 37.4%(2,503) | 57.9%(3,869) | R+20.4 | R+39.3 |
| 1989 | 59.4%(5,678) | 40.6%(3,875) | D+18.9 | R+12.8 |
| 1985 | 65.8%(4,390) | 34.2%(2,277) | D+31.7 | D+1.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab