Lancaster County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lancaster County, VA (Virginia) voted R+7.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,866 votes (52.86%) to 3,355 (45.88%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lancaster County is classified as a lean Republican county. Lancaster County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952. The county has a population of approximately 10,936.
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 | 45.9%(3,355) | 52.9%(3,866) | R+7.0 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 47.1%(3,368) | 51.7%(3,697) | R+4.6 | D+5.2 |
| 2016 | 43.2%(2,869) | 53.0%(3,523) | R+9.8 | R+1.2 |
| 2012 | 45.2%(3,149) | 53.9%(3,753) | R+8.7 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 46.6%(3,235) | 52.6%(3,647) | R+5.9 | D+14.1 |
| 2004 | 39.8%(2,477) | 59.8%(3,724) | R+20.0 | D+7.0 |
| 2000 | 35.5%(1,937) | 62.5%(3,411) | R+27.0 | R+9.3 |
| 1996 | 37.7%(1,844) | 55.4%(2,709) | R+17.7 | D+0.9 |
| 1992 | 32.8%(1,812) | 51.4%(2,841) | R+18.6 | D+17.7 |
| 1988 | 30.8%(1,551) | 67.0%(3,380) | R+36.3 | D+0.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lancaster County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.3%(3,364) | 53.6%(3,888) | R+7.2 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 48.6%(3,457) | 51.3%(3,648) | R+2.7 | D+1.9 |
| 2018 | 47.0%(2,683) | 51.6%(2,947) | R+4.6 | D+9.5 |
| 2014 | 41.9%(1,924) | 56.0%(2,573) | R+14.1 | R+8.6 |
| 2012 | 47.2%(3,241) | 52.7%(3,622) | R+5.5 | R+27.4 |
| 2008 | 60.4%(4,072) | 38.6%(2,602) | D+21.8 | D+37.1 |
| 2006 | 41.7%(2,141) | 57.1%(2,928) | R+15.3 | D+73.9 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 89.2%(2,645) | R+89.2 | R+67.9 |
| 2000 | 39.3%(2,156) | 60.6%(3,323) | R+21.3 | R+6.0 |
| 1996 | 42.2%(2,131) | 57.5%(2,904) | R+15.3 | R+0.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.3%(2,734) | 54.4%(3,283) | R+9.1 | D+3.0 |
| 2017 | 43.6%(2,098) | 55.7%(2,680) | R+12.1 | D+0.7 |
| 2013 | 39.4%(1,786) | 52.2%(2,367) | R+12.8 | D+16.6 |
| 2009 | 35.2%(1,661) | 64.6%(3,051) | R+29.4 | R+20.3 |
| 2005 | 44.2%(2,043) | 53.3%(2,463) | R+9.1 | R+1.2 |
| 2001 | 45.7%(2,025) | 53.5%(2,373) | R+7.9 | D+18.2 |
| 1997 | 36.0%(1,464) | 62.0%(2,523) | R+26.0 | D+6.7 |
| 1993 | 33.1%(1,446) | 65.8%(2,877) | R+32.7 | R+11.2 |
| 1989 | 39.3%(1,834) | 60.7%(2,838) | R+21.5 | R+9.8 |
| 1985 | 44.2%(1,708) | 55.8%(2,159) | R+11.7 | D+7.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab