Nelson County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Nelson County, VA (Virginia) voted R+7.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,004 votes (53.06%) to 4,298 (45.57%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Nelson County is classified as a lean Republican county. Nelson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 14,732.
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 | 45.6%(4,298) | 53.1%(5,004) | R+7.5 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 46.5%(4,327) | 51.6%(4,812) | R+5.2 | D+0.4 |
| 2016 | 44.4%(3,689) | 50.0%(4,154) | R+5.6 | R+8.3 |
| 2012 | 50.6%(4,171) | 47.8%(3,947) | D+2.7 | R+6.4 |
| 2008 | 54.0%(4,391) | 44.8%(3,647) | D+9.1 | D+9.1 |
| 2004 | 49.6%(3,543) | 49.6%(3,539) | D+0.1 | D+0.2 |
| 2000 | 47.3%(2,907) | 47.4%(2,913) | R+0.1 | R+15.2 |
| 1996 | 52.9%(2,782) | 37.8%(1,988) | D+15.1 | D+7.4 |
| 1992 | 46.7%(2,586) | 39.0%(2,159) | D+7.7 | D+12.5 |
| 1988 | 46.9%(2,272) | 51.6%(2,502) | R+4.7 | D+10.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Nelson County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.2%(4,520) | 51.7%(4,849) | R+3.5 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 50.8%(4,673) | 49.2%(4,526) | D+1.6 | R+3.7 |
| 2018 | 51.6%(3,808) | 46.3%(3,417) | D+5.3 | D+1.2 |
| 2014 | 49.2%(2,496) | 45.1%(2,288) | D+4.1 | D+0.8 |
| 2012 | 51.6%(4,215) | 48.3%(3,946) | D+3.3 | R+36.0 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(5,581) | 29.9%(2,412) | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
| 2006 | 52.8%(3,101) | 46.3%(2,722) | D+6.5 | D+81.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 75.2%(2,607) | R+75.2 | R+74.5 |
| 2000 | 49.6%(3,068) | 50.3%(3,110) | R+0.7 | R+12.2 |
| 1996 | 55.7%(2,806) | 44.2%(2,227) | D+11.5 | R+3.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50.2%(3,880) | 49.6%(3,828) | D+0.7 | D+0.8 |
| 2017 | 48.8%(3,014) | 48.9%(3,019) | R+0.1 | R+4.0 |
| 2013 | 47.0%(2,523) | 43.1%(2,314) | D+3.9 | D+11.3 |
| 2009 | 46.2%(2,311) | 53.7%(2,683) | R+7.4 | R+20.4 |
| 2005 | 55.4%(2,755) | 42.5%(2,113) | D+12.9 | R+7.4 |
| 2001 | 59.4%(2,681) | 39.1%(1,763) | D+20.3 | D+18.0 |
| 1997 | 49.9%(2,113) | 47.5%(2,014) | D+2.3 | D+21.2 |
| 1993 | 40.2%(1,846) | 59.1%(2,715) | R+18.9 | R+27.7 |
| 1989 | 54.4%(2,341) | 45.6%(1,961) | D+8.8 | R+23.6 |
| 1985 | 66.2%(2,043) | 33.8%(1,043) | D+32.4 | D+15.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab