Culpeper County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Culpeper County, VA (Virginia) voted R+24.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 17,685 votes (61.67%) to 10,557 (36.81%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Culpeper County is classified as a solid Republican county. Culpeper County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 54,397.
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 | 36.8%(10,557) | 61.7%(17,685) | R+24.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2020 | 39.1%(10,617) | 59.0%(16,012) | R+19.9 | D+5.3 |
| 2016 | 34.9%(7,759) | 60.1%(13,349) | R+25.2 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 41.0%(8,285) | 57.3%(11,580) | R+16.3 | R+6.6 |
| 2008 | 44.6%(8,802) | 54.3%(10,711) | R+9.7 | D+19.5 |
| 2004 | 35.1%(5,476) | 64.3%(10,026) | R+29.2 | R+4.0 |
| 2000 | 35.6%(4,364) | 60.8%(7,440) | R+25.1 | R+8.2 |
| 1996 | 37.0%(3,907) | 53.9%(5,688) | R+16.9 | D+0.2 |
| 1992 | 32.9%(3,444) | 49.9%(5,226) | R+17.0 | D+21.8 |
| 1988 | 29.7%(2,555) | 68.6%(5,896) | R+38.9 | D+3.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Culpeper County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6%(11,211) | 60.4%(17,105) | R+20.8 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(11,123) | 58.3%(15,590) | R+16.7 | R+2.2 |
| 2018 | 41.7%(8,093) | 56.3%(10,913) | R+14.5 | D+17.0 |
| 2014 | 32.9%(3,823) | 64.4%(7,487) | R+31.5 | R+15.3 |
| 2012 | 41.8%(8,457) | 58.1%(11,743) | R+16.3 | R+33.6 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(11,031) | 40.6%(7,727) | D+17.4 | D+38.2 |
| 2006 | 38.9%(4,428) | 59.8%(6,796) | R+20.8 | D+61.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 82.4%(5,149) | R+82.4 | R+55.9 |
| 2000 | 36.7%(4,416) | 63.2%(7,605) | R+26.5 | R+10.2 |
| 1996 | 41.8%(4,130) | 58.1%(5,736) | R+16.3 | D+3.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42.2%(9,214) | 57.7%(12,592) | R+15.5 | D+9.8 |
| 2017 | 36.7%(4,990) | 62.0%(8,423) | R+25.3 | D+2.8 |
| 2013 | 32.9%(3,923) | 60.9%(7,272) | R+28.0 | D+12.6 |
| 2009 | 29.6%(3,057) | 70.3%(7,253) | R+40.6 | R+19.3 |
| 2005 | 38.0%(3,689) | 59.4%(5,762) | R+21.4 | R+6.3 |
| 2001 | 42.0%(3,721) | 57.1%(5,054) | R+15.1 | D+15.1 |
| 1997 | 34.3%(2,708) | 64.5%(5,095) | R+30.2 | D+16.7 |
| 1993 | 26.2%(2,063) | 73.1%(5,750) | R+46.9 | R+24.3 |
| 1989 | 38.7%(2,670) | 61.3%(4,230) | R+22.6 | R+19.4 |
| 1985 | 48.4%(2,455) | 51.6%(2,619) | R+3.2 | D+2.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab