Clarke County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clarke County, VA (Virginia) voted R+16.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,641 votes (57.33%) to 3,993 (40.58%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clarke County is classified as a solid Republican county. Clarke County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 15,216.
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 | 40.6%(3,993) | 57.3%(5,641) | R+16.8 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 42.0%(3,920) | 55.6%(5,192) | R+13.6 | D+6.0 |
| 2016 | 37.1%(3,051) | 56.8%(4,661) | R+19.6 | R+6.0 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(3,239) | 55.4%(4,296) | R+13.6 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(3,457) | 51.7%(3,840) | R+5.2 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 41.5%(2,699) | 57.5%(3,741) | R+16.0 | R+2.4 |
| 2000 | 41.0%(2,166) | 54.6%(2,883) | R+13.6 | R+7.1 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(1,906) | 48.2%(2,201) | R+6.5 | R+2.5 |
| 1992 | 39.0%(1,811) | 42.9%(1,994) | R+3.9 | D+21.5 |
| 1988 | 36.8%(1,478) | 62.2%(2,502) | R+25.5 | D+9.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clarke County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2%(4,182) | 56.7%(5,487) | R+13.5 | R+1.0 |
| 2020 | 43.7%(4,052) | 56.2%(5,214) | R+12.5 | R+3.7 |
| 2018 | 44.7%(3,210) | 53.5%(3,845) | R+8.8 | D+10.0 |
| 2014 | 39.1%(1,954) | 57.9%(2,893) | R+18.8 | R+8.3 |
| 2012 | 44.6%(3,419) | 55.2%(4,224) | R+10.5 | R+34.4 |
| 2008 | 61.3%(4,495) | 37.4%(2,745) | D+23.9 | D+28.4 |
| 2006 | 47.2%(2,463) | 51.7%(2,700) | R+4.5 | D+76.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.2%(2,484) | R+81.2 | R+68.8 |
| 2000 | 43.8%(2,275) | 56.2%(2,921) | R+12.4 | R+1.6 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(1,951) | 55.4%(2,424) | R+10.8 | R+1.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.4%(3,389) | 55.3%(4,222) | R+10.9 | D+1.7 |
| 2017 | 43.1%(2,400) | 55.7%(3,102) | R+12.6 | R+0.5 |
| 2013 | 40.8%(2,002) | 52.9%(2,596) | R+12.1 | D+14.6 |
| 2009 | 36.6%(1,586) | 63.3%(2,744) | R+26.7 | R+24.2 |
| 2005 | 45.0%(2,225) | 47.6%(2,350) | R+2.5 | R+2.2 |
| 2001 | 49.3%(1,839) | 49.7%(1,851) | R+0.3 | D+13.8 |
| 1997 | 42.1%(1,347) | 56.3%(1,800) | R+14.2 | D+11.6 |
| 1993 | 36.9%(1,204) | 62.7%(2,046) | R+25.8 | R+20.6 |
| 1989 | 47.4%(1,394) | 52.6%(1,546) | R+5.2 | R+15.5 |
| 1985 | 55.2%(1,166) | 44.8%(948) | D+10.3 | D+10.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab