New Kent County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
New Kent County, VA (Virginia) voted R+31.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,974 votes (65.29%) to 5,641 (33.56%) for Harris.
This represents a D+2.9% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. New Kent County is classified as a deep Republican county. New Kent County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 25,105.
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 | 33.6%(5,641) | 65.3%(10,974) | R+31.7 | D+2.9 |
| 2020 | 31.9%(4,621) | 66.6%(9,631) | R+34.6 | D+2.7 |
| 2016 | 29.0%(3,546) | 66.4%(8,118) | R+37.4 | R+3.7 |
| 2012 | 32.5%(3,555) | 66.2%(7,246) | R+33.7 | R+4.8 |
| 2008 | 35.0%(3,493) | 63.9%(6,385) | R+28.9 | D+8.4 |
| 2004 | 30.8%(2,443) | 68.1%(5,414) | R+37.4 | R+6.7 |
| 2000 | 33.6%(2,055) | 64.3%(3,934) | R+30.7 | R+11.9 |
| 1996 | 35.3%(1,859) | 54.1%(2,852) | R+18.9 | R+1.2 |
| 1992 | 31.7%(1,738) | 49.4%(2,708) | R+17.7 | D+16.3 |
| 1988 | 32.5%(1,427) | 66.5%(2,917) | R+34.0 | D+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
New Kent County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.7%(5,700) | 65.2%(10,695) | R+30.4 | D+2.5 |
| 2020 | 33.5%(4,764) | 66.4%(9,449) | R+32.9 | R+4.5 |
| 2018 | 35.0%(3,736) | 63.4%(6,774) | R+28.4 | D+4.5 |
| 2014 | 32.1%(2,303) | 65.0%(4,668) | R+33.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2012 | 35.0%(3,815) | 64.9%(7,070) | R+29.9 | R+32.7 |
| 2008 | 50.7%(4,989) | 47.9%(4,713) | D+2.8 | D+31.5 |
| 2006 | 34.9%(2,308) | 63.6%(4,210) | R+28.7 | D+59.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 87.8%(4,122) | R+87.8 | R+60.4 |
| 2000 | 36.3%(2,238) | 63.7%(3,929) | R+27.4 | R+21.2 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(2,510) | 53.0%(2,843) | R+6.2 | D+11.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.6%(5,087) | 63.3%(8,804) | R+26.7 | D+8.2 |
| 2017 | 31.9%(2,729) | 66.8%(5,711) | R+34.9 | R+4.2 |
| 2013 | 29.0%(2,120) | 59.6%(4,365) | R+30.7 | D+18.3 |
| 2009 | 25.5%(1,549) | 74.4%(4,526) | R+49.0 | R+32.1 |
| 2005 | 40.4%(2,241) | 57.3%(3,179) | R+16.9 | R+9.1 |
| 2001 | 45.6%(2,161) | 53.5%(2,532) | R+7.8 | D+19.8 |
| 1997 | 35.1%(1,599) | 62.7%(2,856) | R+27.6 | D+6.1 |
| 1993 | 32.6%(1,428) | 66.3%(2,903) | R+33.7 | R+19.0 |
| 1989 | 42.6%(1,797) | 57.2%(2,416) | R+14.7 | R+14.3 |
| 1985 | 49.8%(1,436) | 50.2%(1,447) | R+0.4 | R+0.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab