Hanover County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hanover County, VA (Virginia) voted R+25.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 45,569 votes (62.08%) to 26,733 (36.42%) for Harris.
This represents a D+1.1% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Hanover County is classified as a solid Republican county. Hanover County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952. The county has a population of approximately 112,879.
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 | 36.4%(26,733) | 62.1%(45,569) | R+25.7 | D+1.1 |
| 2020 | 35.7%(25,307) | 62.5%(44,318) | R+26.8 | D+5.5 |
| 2016 | 30.9%(19,382) | 63.2%(39,630) | R+32.3 | D+4.4 |
| 2012 | 31.0%(18,294) | 67.6%(39,940) | R+36.7 | R+3.1 |
| 2008 | 32.8%(18,447) | 66.4%(37,344) | R+33.6 | D+9.7 |
| 2004 | 28.1%(13,941) | 71.4%(35,404) | R+43.3 | R+3.4 |
| 2000 | 29.0%(12,044) | 68.8%(28,614) | R+39.8 | R+4.7 |
| 1996 | 28.4%(9,880) | 63.6%(22,086) | R+35.2 | D+0.8 |
| 1992 | 23.4%(8,021) | 59.4%(20,336) | R+35.9 | D+18.6 |
| 1988 | 22.4%(5,985) | 77.0%(20,570) | R+54.6 | D+4.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hanover County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.8%(27,207) | 62.1%(44,715) | R+24.3 | D+1.5 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(25,864) | 62.9%(43,893) | R+25.8 | R+3.3 |
| 2018 | 37.7%(20,228) | 60.2%(32,333) | R+22.5 | D+9.9 |
| 2014 | 32.1%(12,437) | 64.6%(24,995) | R+32.4 | R+1.0 |
| 2012 | 34.2%(20,003) | 65.6%(38,432) | R+31.5 | R+30.9 |
| 2008 | 49.0%(27,218) | 49.6%(27,559) | R+0.6 | D+34.8 |
| 2006 | 31.9%(12,534) | 67.2%(26,449) | R+35.4 | D+53.9 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 89.3%(20,461) | R+89.3 | R+53.3 |
| 2000 | 32.0%(13,209) | 68.0%(28,077) | R+36.0 | R+15.5 |
| 1996 | 39.7%(13,416) | 60.2%(20,353) | R+20.5 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.7%(23,994) | 60.1%(36,278) | R+20.3 | D+9.8 |
| 2017 | 34.2%(14,755) | 64.4%(27,779) | R+30.2 | D+2.2 |
| 2013 | 28.0%(10,862) | 60.3%(23,415) | R+32.3 | D+20.3 |
| 2009 | 23.6%(8,180) | 76.2%(26,401) | R+52.6 | R+27.5 |
| 2005 | 36.3%(12,784) | 61.5%(21,637) | R+25.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2001 | 38.2%(11,713) | 61.1%(18,757) | R+23.0 | D+19.3 |
| 1997 | 28.2%(7,679) | 70.5%(19,187) | R+42.3 | D+6.7 |
| 1993 | 25.2%(6,728) | 74.2%(19,817) | R+49.0 | R+10.8 |
| 1989 | 30.8%(7,391) | 69.0%(16,552) | R+38.2 | R+13.9 |
| 1985 | 37.8%(6,535) | 62.1%(10,726) | R+24.3 | R+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab