Halifax County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Halifax County, VA (Virginia) voted R+21.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,741 votes (60.1%) to 6,984 (39.08%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Halifax County is classified as a solid Republican county. Halifax County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964. The county has a population of approximately 33,639.
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 | 39.1%(6,984) | 60.1%(10,741) | R+21.0 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 42.0%(7,666) | 57.1%(10,418) | R+15.1 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(6,897) | 57.1%(9,704) | R+16.5 | R+11.0 |
| 2012 | 46.5%(7,766) | 52.1%(8,694) | R+5.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 48.2%(8,126) | 51.0%(8,600) | R+2.8 | D+11.8 |
| 2004 | 42.4%(6,220) | 57.1%(8,363) | R+14.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2000 | 42.4%(5,963) | 55.0%(7,732) | R+12.6 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(5,599) | 49.1%(6,490) | R+6.7 | R+0.8 |
| 1992 | 41.4%(5,803) | 47.3%(6,634) | R+5.9 | D+10.9 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(5,218) | 57.7%(7,365) | R+16.8 | D+7.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Halifax County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9%(7,397) | 57.9%(10,218) | R+16.0 | R+7.3 |
| 2020 | 45.7%(8,258) | 54.3%(9,824) | R+8.7 | D+4.7 |
| 2018 | 42.9%(5,869) | 56.2%(7,691) | R+13.3 | R+7.4 |
| 2014 | 46.2%(4,435) | 52.1%(5,005) | R+5.9 | D+1.5 |
| 2012 | 46.2%(7,649) | 53.6%(8,878) | R+7.4 | R+33.4 |
| 2008 | 62.4%(9,881) | 36.4%(5,769) | D+26.0 | D+45.2 |
| 2006 | 39.8%(4,078) | 59.0%(6,053) | R+19.3 | D+62.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.2%(4,874) | R+81.2 | R+72.1 |
| 2000 | 45.5%(6,263) | 54.5%(7,514) | R+9.1 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(5,865) | 51.6%(6,264) | R+3.3 | D+7.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.6%(5,272) | 60.3%(8,027) | R+20.7 | D+1.0 |
| 2017 | 38.8%(4,037) | 60.4%(6,291) | R+21.6 | R+6.4 |
| 2013 | 39.0%(3,909) | 54.2%(5,432) | R+15.2 | D+8.1 |
| 2009 | 38.3%(3,390) | 61.5%(5,453) | R+23.3 | R+12.6 |
| 2005 | 43.8%(3,931) | 54.5%(4,887) | R+10.7 | R+22.0 |
| 2001 | 54.8%(5,506) | 43.4%(4,366) | D+11.3 | D+37.5 |
| 1997 | 35.8%(3,328) | 62.0%(5,756) | R+26.1 | R+2.0 |
| 1993 | 37.4%(3,052) | 61.6%(5,024) | R+24.2 | R+17.6 |
| 1989 | 46.7%(4,562) | 53.3%(5,205) | R+6.6 | R+8.0 |
| 1985 | 50.7%(3,778) | 49.3%(3,670) | D+1.4 | D+3.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab