Mathews County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Mathews County, VA (Virginia) voted R+39.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,106 votes (69.07%) to 1,774 (29.84%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Mathews County is classified as a deep Republican county. Mathews County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1948. The county has a population of approximately 8,540.
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 | 29.8%(1,774) | 69.1%(4,106) | R+39.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 31.3%(1,825) | 67.0%(3,901) | R+35.6 | D+1.2 |
| 2016 | 29.4%(1,563) | 66.2%(3,517) | R+36.8 | R+5.5 |
| 2012 | 33.6%(1,807) | 64.9%(3,488) | R+31.3 | R+3.3 |
| 2008 | 35.5%(1,934) | 63.5%(3,456) | R+28.0 | D+9.2 |
| 2004 | 31.0%(1,589) | 68.2%(3,497) | R+37.2 | R+5.7 |
| 2000 | 32.5%(1,499) | 64.0%(2,951) | R+31.5 | R+17.3 |
| 1996 | 37.6%(1,602) | 51.8%(2,206) | R+14.2 | D+3.0 |
| 1992 | 31.0%(1,402) | 48.1%(2,179) | R+17.2 | D+20.0 |
| 1988 | 30.3%(1,235) | 67.5%(2,752) | R+37.2 | D+6.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Mathews County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(1,872) | 68.1%(4,015) | R+36.3 | R+3.4 |
| 2020 | 33.5%(1,943) | 66.4%(3,856) | R+33.0 | R+5.2 |
| 2018 | 35.5%(1,566) | 63.2%(2,791) | R+27.7 | R+0.3 |
| 2014 | 35.5%(1,208) | 63.0%(2,141) | R+27.4 | D+0.4 |
| 2012 | 36.0%(1,907) | 63.9%(3,383) | R+27.9 | R+43.6 |
| 2008 | 57.4%(3,070) | 41.6%(2,228) | D+15.7 | D+35.9 |
| 2006 | 39.4%(1,564) | 59.6%(2,364) | R+20.2 | D+62.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 82.2%(1,858) | R+82.2 | R+58.1 |
| 2000 | 37.9%(1,738) | 62.1%(2,844) | R+24.1 | R+0.2 |
| 1996 | 38.0%(1,551) | 61.9%(2,528) | R+23.9 | R+15.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.4%(1,555) | 67.5%(3,242) | R+35.1 | R+6.1 |
| 2017 | 35.1%(1,386) | 64.1%(2,531) | R+29.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2013 | 34.2%(1,194) | 58.6%(2,044) | R+24.4 | D+15.6 |
| 2009 | 30.0%(1,067) | 69.9%(2,490) | R+40.0 | R+26.1 |
| 2005 | 40.7%(1,452) | 54.5%(1,946) | R+13.8 | R+7.8 |
| 2001 | 46.4%(1,516) | 52.4%(1,712) | R+6.0 | D+20.8 |
| 1997 | 35.0%(1,236) | 61.9%(2,184) | R+26.8 | D+5.9 |
| 1993 | 33.0%(1,201) | 65.7%(2,392) | R+32.7 | R+15.0 |
| 1989 | 41.1%(1,534) | 58.8%(2,193) | R+17.7 | R+11.8 |
| 1985 | 47.1%(1,298) | 52.9%(1,460) | R+5.9 | R+7.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab