Rockbridge County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Rockbridge County, VA (Virginia) voted R+33.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,468 votes (66.01%) to 4,160 (32.43%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Rockbridge County is classified as a deep Republican county. Rockbridge County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 22,531.
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 | 32.4%(4,160) | 66.0%(8,468) | R+33.6 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(4,086) | 65.4%(8,088) | R+32.3 | R+3.0 |
| 2016 | 32.5%(3,508) | 61.9%(6,680) | R+29.4 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 40.2%(4,088) | 58.0%(5,898) | R+17.8 | R+4.2 |
| 2008 | 42.6%(4,347) | 56.2%(5,732) | R+13.6 | D+5.9 |
| 2004 | 39.5%(3,627) | 59.0%(5,412) | R+19.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2000 | 37.7%(2,953) | 57.8%(4,522) | R+20.0 | R+17.9 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(3,116) | 45.0%(3,274) | R+2.2 | D+2.1 |
| 1992 | 38.8%(2,908) | 43.0%(3,228) | R+4.3 | D+14.4 |
| 1988 | 39.8%(2,412) | 58.4%(3,541) | R+18.6 | D+13.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rockbridge County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(4,526) | 64.4%(8,199) | R+28.8 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 37.7%(4,631) | 62.2%(7,637) | R+24.5 | R+2.7 |
| 2018 | 38.3%(3,584) | 60.1%(5,622) | R+21.8 | R+6.8 |
| 2014 | 41.3%(2,713) | 56.3%(3,696) | R+15.0 | D+3.2 |
| 2012 | 40.9%(4,195) | 59.0%(6,063) | R+18.2 | R+41.5 |
| 2008 | 61.1%(6,098) | 37.8%(3,771) | D+23.3 | D+34.3 |
| 2006 | 43.8%(3,202) | 54.8%(4,005) | R+11.0 | D+74.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.6%(4,322) | R+85.6 | R+68.1 |
| 2000 | 41.3%(3,217) | 58.7%(4,581) | R+17.5 | R+15.7 |
| 1996 | 49.1%(3,395) | 50.9%(3,519) | R+1.8 | R+0.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.0%(3,557) | 64.9%(6,599) | R+29.9 | R+6.0 |
| 2017 | 37.5%(2,974) | 61.4%(4,873) | R+23.9 | R+5.9 |
| 2013 | 36.2%(2,431) | 54.2%(3,640) | R+18.0 | R+1.8 |
| 2009 | 41.9%(2,859) | 58.1%(3,964) | R+16.2 | R+10.6 |
| 2005 | 46.1%(2,993) | 51.6%(3,354) | R+5.6 | R+7.0 |
| 2001 | 50.3%(2,972) | 48.9%(2,885) | D+1.5 | D+27.7 |
| 1997 | 36.2%(1,937) | 62.4%(3,339) | R+26.2 | D+2.1 |
| 1993 | 35.4%(2,126) | 63.6%(3,825) | R+28.3 | R+20.3 |
| 1989 | 46.0%(2,314) | 54.0%(2,713) | R+7.9 | R+13.7 |
| 1985 | 52.9%(1,878) | 47.1%(1,672) | D+5.8 | D+1.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab