Highland County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Highland County, VA (Virginia) voted R+44.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,095 votes (71.34%) to 416 (27.1%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Highland County is classified as a deep Republican county. Highland County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 2,296.
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 | 27.1%(416) | 71.3%(1,095) | R+44.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(417) | 71.2%(1,092) | R+44.0 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 26.7%(371) | 68.9%(958) | R+42.2 | R+9.3 |
| 2012 | 32.5%(459) | 65.4%(924) | R+32.9 | R+11.0 |
| 2008 | 38.0%(590) | 59.9%(930) | R+21.9 | D+8.4 |
| 2004 | 34.3%(522) | 64.6%(982) | R+30.3 | D+3.8 |
| 2000 | 31.5%(453) | 65.5%(942) | R+34.0 | R+18.9 |
| 1996 | 36.5%(446) | 51.7%(631) | R+15.2 | R+1.4 |
| 1992 | 35.3%(494) | 49.0%(686) | R+13.7 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(456) | 62.8%(807) | R+27.3 | D+15.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Highland County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.9%(497) | 67.0%(1,012) | R+34.1 | R+0.3 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(504) | 66.9%(1,020) | R+33.8 | R+2.4 |
| 2018 | 33.8%(400) | 65.2%(772) | R+31.4 | R+4.7 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(318) | 61.4%(564) | R+26.8 | D+6.7 |
| 2012 | 33.3%(477) | 66.7%(957) | R+33.5 | R+50.4 |
| 2008 | 57.7%(905) | 40.8%(640) | D+16.9 | D+44.5 |
| 2006 | 35.5%(429) | 63.1%(762) | R+27.6 | D+53.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 80.6%(589) | R+80.6 | R+49.4 |
| 2000 | 34.4%(499) | 65.6%(952) | R+31.2 | R+27.0 |
| 1996 | 47.9%(591) | 52.1%(643) | R+4.2 | D+17.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.3%(362) | 69.6%(831) | R+39.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2017 | 30.7%(317) | 67.6%(699) | R+36.9 | R+6.2 |
| 2013 | 30.9%(279) | 61.7%(557) | R+30.8 | R+20.6 |
| 2009 | 44.9%(505) | 55.1%(619) | R+10.1 | D+8.2 |
| 2005 | 39.5%(478) | 57.8%(700) | R+18.3 | R+15.2 |
| 2001 | 48.0%(533) | 51.2%(568) | R+3.2 | D+28.4 |
| 1997 | 33.4%(324) | 64.9%(630) | R+31.5 | D+7.5 |
| 1993 | 29.9%(345) | 69.0%(795) | R+39.1 | R+21.3 |
| 1989 | 41.0%(437) | 58.8%(626) | R+17.7 | R+19.1 |
| 1985 | 50.7%(437) | 49.3%(425) | D+1.4 | D+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab