Franklin County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Franklin County, VA (Virginia) voted R+45.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 22,319 votes (71.95%) to 8,321 (26.82%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Franklin County is classified as a deep Republican county. Franklin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 55,130.
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 | 26.8%(8,321) | 72.0%(22,319) | R+45.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(8,381) | 70.3%(20,895) | R+42.1 | R+0.2 |
| 2016 | 26.9%(7,257) | 68.8%(18,569) | R+41.9 | R+13.4 |
| 2012 | 34.0%(9,090) | 62.6%(16,718) | R+28.6 | R+5.7 |
| 2008 | 37.9%(9,618) | 60.7%(15,414) | R+22.8 | D+4.4 |
| 2004 | 36.0%(8,002) | 63.2%(14,048) | R+27.2 | R+5.5 |
| 2000 | 38.0%(7,145) | 59.6%(11,225) | R+21.7 | R+21.2 |
| 1996 | 43.0%(7,300) | 43.5%(7,382) | R+0.5 | D+0.4 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(6,590) | 42.8%(6,724) | R+0.9 | D+11.6 |
| 1988 | 43.2%(5,734) | 55.7%(7,391) | R+12.5 | D+9.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Franklin County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.7%(9,114) | 70.2%(21,569) | R+40.5 | R+7.9 |
| 2020 | 33.7%(9,907) | 66.3%(19,505) | R+32.6 | D+2.8 |
| 2018 | 31.5%(6,995) | 66.9%(14,849) | R+35.4 | R+9.9 |
| 2014 | 35.9%(5,650) | 61.4%(9,664) | R+25.5 | R+0.5 |
| 2012 | 37.4%(9,870) | 62.4%(16,478) | R+25.0 | R+49.5 |
| 2008 | 61.7%(15,391) | 37.2%(9,292) | D+24.4 | D+47.3 |
| 2006 | 37.8%(6,786) | 60.7%(10,898) | R+22.9 | D+60.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.7%(10,167) | R+83.7 | R+58.7 |
| 2000 | 37.5%(6,953) | 62.5%(11,568) | R+24.9 | R+25.2 |
| 1996 | 50.1%(8,048) | 49.9%(8,006) | D+0.3 | D+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.5%(6,836) | 70.4%(16,317) | R+40.9 | R+2.5 |
| 2017 | 30.2%(5,315) | 68.6%(12,062) | R+38.4 | R+6.2 |
| 2013 | 29.1%(4,756) | 61.3%(10,011) | R+32.2 | D+5.4 |
| 2009 | 31.1%(4,656) | 68.8%(10,283) | R+37.6 | R+30.3 |
| 2005 | 44.9%(7,017) | 52.2%(8,157) | R+7.3 | R+10.7 |
| 2001 | 51.3%(7,182) | 47.9%(6,703) | D+3.4 | D+22.9 |
| 1997 | 39.0%(4,760) | 58.5%(7,134) | R+19.5 | R+1.8 |
| 1993 | 40.7%(5,267) | 58.4%(7,555) | R+17.7 | R+9.9 |
| 1989 | 46.0%(5,158) | 53.9%(6,037) | R+7.8 | R+32.0 |
| 1985 | 62.1%(4,826) | 37.9%(2,950) | D+24.1 | R+0.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab