Russell County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Russell County, VA (Virginia) voted R+67.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,303 votes (83.44%) to 2,172 (16.03%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Russell County is classified as a deep Republican county. Russell County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The county has a population of approximately 25,538.
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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 | 16.0%(2,172) | 83.4%(11,303) | R+67.4 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 17.7%(2,373) | 81.3%(10,879) | R+63.5 | R+4.8 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(2,330) | 77.8%(9,521) | R+58.7 | R+21.8 |
| 2012 | 30.8%(3,718) | 67.7%(8,180) | R+36.9 | R+24.2 |
| 2008 | 42.9%(4,932) | 55.6%(6,389) | R+12.7 | R+4.7 |
| 2004 | 45.2%(5,167) | 53.2%(6,077) | R+8.0 | R+11.5 |
| 2000 | 50.4%(5,442) | 46.9%(5,065) | D+3.5 | R+13.6 |
| 1996 | 53.7%(5,437) | 36.6%(3,706) | D+17.1 | R+5.5 |
| 1992 | 56.4%(6,480) | 33.9%(3,891) | D+22.5 | D+5.4 |
| 1988 | 57.9%(6,222) | 40.7%(4,374) | D+17.2 | D+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Russell County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.1%(3,326) | 74.7%(9,885) | R+49.6 | D+0.7 |
| 2020 | 24.8%(3,288) | 75.1%(9,962) | R+50.3 | R+6.7 |
| 2018 | 27.6%(2,471) | 71.3%(6,379) | R+43.7 | R+20.5 |
| 2014 | 37.6%(2,442) | 60.7%(3,947) | R+23.1 | D+5.9 |
| 2012 | 35.5%(4,243) | 64.5%(7,714) | R+29.0 | R+61.7 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(7,472) | 33.3%(3,773) | D+32.7 | D+30.7 |
| 2006 | 50.8%(4,364) | 48.8%(4,193) | D+2.0 | D+84.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 82.6%(3,381) | R+82.6 | R+82.3 |
| 2000 | 49.8%(5,316) | 50.1%(5,348) | R+0.3 | R+24.7 |
| 1996 | 62.2%(5,804) | 37.8%(3,528) | D+24.4 | D+17.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.7%(1,673) | 81.1%(7,268) | R+62.5 | R+8.2 |
| 2017 | 22.4%(1,506) | 76.7%(5,144) | R+54.2 | R+21.1 |
| 2013 | 31.6%(1,914) | 64.8%(3,920) | R+33.2 | R+8.3 |
| 2009 | 37.6%(2,895) | 62.4%(4,812) | R+24.9 | R+13.6 |
| 2005 | 43.9%(3,431) | 55.2%(4,314) | R+11.3 | R+32.7 |
| 2001 | 60.4%(4,507) | 38.9%(2,907) | D+21.4 | D+21.3 |
| 1997 | 49.2%(3,687) | 49.1%(3,675) | D+0.2 | D+22.1 |
| 1993 | 37.5%(2,644) | 59.5%(4,190) | R+22.0 | R+35.8 |
| 1989 | 56.9%(4,955) | 43.1%(3,750) | D+13.8 | R+15.2 |
| 1985 | 64.5%(4,622) | 35.5%(2,541) | D+29.1 | D+7.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab