Rockingham County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Rockingham County, VA (Virginia) voted R+36.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 33,033 votes (67.62%) to 15,035 (30.78%) for Harris.
This represents a D+3.6% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Rockingham County is classified as a deep Republican county. Rockingham County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The county has a population of approximately 85,600.
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 | 30.8%(15,035) | 67.6%(33,033) | R+36.8 | D+3.6 |
| 2020 | 28.9%(12,644) | 69.3%(30,349) | R+40.4 | D+3.9 |
| 2016 | 25.0%(9,366) | 69.3%(25,990) | R+44.3 | R+3.8 |
| 2012 | 28.9%(10,065) | 69.4%(24,186) | R+40.5 | R+4.5 |
| 2008 | 31.4%(10,453) | 67.4%(22,468) | R+36.0 | D+13.5 |
| 2004 | 24.9%(7,273) | 74.4%(21,737) | R+49.5 | R+1.0 |
| 2000 | 24.3%(5,834) | 72.9%(17,482) | R+48.5 | R+10.9 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(5,867) | 64.7%(14,035) | R+37.6 | R+2.2 |
| 1992 | 25.2%(5,407) | 60.6%(13,016) | R+35.4 | D+11.3 |
| 1988 | 25.9%(4,716) | 72.6%(13,241) | R+46.7 | D+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rockingham County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.5%(16,180) | 66.4%(32,081) | R+32.9 | D+3.8 |
| 2020 | 31.6%(13,739) | 68.3%(29,700) | R+36.7 | R+0.9 |
| 2018 | 31.0%(9,811) | 66.8%(21,151) | R+35.8 | D+9.8 |
| 2014 | 25.8%(5,323) | 71.5%(14,744) | R+45.7 | R+4.0 |
| 2012 | 29.1%(10,015) | 70.8%(24,340) | R+41.6 | R+36.5 |
| 2008 | 47.0%(15,475) | 52.1%(17,156) | R+5.1 | D+35.4 |
| 2006 | 29.2%(6,917) | 69.7%(16,525) | R+40.5 | D+40.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.2%(10,305) | R+81.2 | R+35.3 |
| 2000 | 27.1%(6,481) | 72.9%(17,475) | R+45.9 | R+18.1 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(7,235) | 63.9%(12,812) | R+27.8 | D+14.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.1%(11,622) | 67.7%(24,498) | R+35.6 | D+7.2 |
| 2017 | 27.9%(7,061) | 70.8%(17,880) | R+42.8 | R+1.0 |
| 2013 | 25.9%(5,725) | 67.6%(14,968) | R+41.8 | D+14.6 |
| 2009 | 21.8%(4,599) | 78.1%(16,519) | R+56.4 | R+23.3 |
| 2005 | 32.4%(6,560) | 65.5%(13,262) | R+33.1 | R+5.6 |
| 2001 | 36.0%(6,642) | 63.5%(11,723) | R+27.5 | D+20.0 |
| 1997 | 25.6%(4,224) | 73.1%(12,074) | R+47.5 | D+11.1 |
| 1993 | 20.3%(3,485) | 79.0%(13,555) | R+58.7 | R+20.3 |
| 1989 | 30.7%(4,452) | 69.1%(10,019) | R+38.4 | R+21.9 |
| 1985 | 41.7%(4,229) | 58.3%(5,904) | R+16.5 | D+3.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab