Smyth County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Smyth County, VA (Virginia) voted R+60.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,521 votes (79.63%) to 2,805 (19.39%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Smyth County is classified as a deep Republican county. Smyth County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 29,420.
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 | 19.4%(2,805) | 79.6%(11,521) | R+60.2 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 21.3%(3,008) | 77.5%(10,963) | R+56.3 | R+1.3 |
| 2016 | 20.7%(2,665) | 75.6%(9,750) | R+55.0 | R+22.0 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(4,171) | 65.6%(8,379) | R+32.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2008 | 34.5%(4,239) | 63.5%(7,817) | R+29.1 | D+1.5 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(4,143) | 64.2%(7,906) | R+30.5 | R+15.7 |
| 2000 | 41.2%(4,836) | 56.0%(6,580) | R+14.9 | R+15.1 |
| 1996 | 43.0%(4,990) | 42.7%(4,966) | D+0.2 | D+9.5 |
| 1992 | 38.1%(4,924) | 47.4%(6,128) | R+9.3 | D+20.2 |
| 1988 | 34.0%(3,989) | 63.5%(7,446) | R+29.5 | D+5.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Smyth County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.3%(3,885) | 72.6%(10,339) | R+45.3 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(3,973) | 71.5%(10,013) | R+43.1 | D+0.1 |
| 2018 | 27.8%(2,683) | 71.0%(6,864) | R+43.2 | R+15.7 |
| 2014 | 35.1%(2,405) | 62.7%(4,296) | R+27.6 | R+0.1 |
| 2012 | 36.2%(4,562) | 63.7%(8,022) | R+27.5 | R+48.2 |
| 2008 | 59.8%(7,199) | 39.1%(4,703) | D+20.7 | D+43.9 |
| 2006 | 38.0%(3,540) | 61.2%(5,692) | R+23.1 | D+60.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.4%(4,659) | R+83.4 | R+63.0 |
| 2000 | 39.8%(4,532) | 60.2%(6,858) | R+20.4 | R+30.1 |
| 1996 | 54.8%(5,764) | 45.2%(4,749) | D+9.7 | D+23.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.9%(2,298) | 76.9%(7,712) | R+54.0 | D+0.9 |
| 2017 | 22.0%(1,747) | 76.9%(6,107) | R+54.9 | R+20.8 |
| 2013 | 30.6%(2,307) | 64.8%(4,880) | R+34.2 | D+13.0 |
| 2009 | 26.4%(1,946) | 73.5%(5,424) | R+47.1 | R+21.8 |
| 2005 | 36.7%(2,989) | 62.1%(5,053) | R+25.4 | R+29.1 |
| 2001 | 51.4%(4,691) | 47.7%(4,354) | D+3.7 | D+24.2 |
| 1997 | 38.8%(3,510) | 59.3%(5,366) | R+20.5 | D+24.0 |
| 1993 | 27.1%(2,566) | 71.6%(6,782) | R+44.5 | R+23.6 |
| 1989 | 39.5%(3,557) | 60.4%(5,438) | R+20.9 | R+26.0 |
| 1985 | 52.6%(4,426) | 47.4%(3,996) | D+5.1 | D+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab