Sussex County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Sussex County, VA (Virginia) voted D+4.4 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,539 votes (51.82%) to 2,322 (47.39%) for Trump.
This represents a R+7.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sussex County is classified as a competitive Democratic county. Sussex County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The county has a population of approximately 10,765.
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Demographics
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Religious Composition
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Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.8%(2,539) | 47.4%(2,322) | D+4.4 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 55.6%(2,827) | 43.6%(2,219) | D+11.9 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 57.1%(2,879) | 40.7%(2,055) | D+16.3 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 61.7%(3,358) | 37.1%(2,021) | D+24.6 | D+0.8 |
| 2008 | 61.5%(3,301) | 37.8%(2,026) | D+23.8 | D+11.6 |
| 2004 | 55.7%(2,420) | 43.5%(1,890) | D+12.2 | D+5.5 |
| 2000 | 51.4%(2,006) | 44.7%(1,745) | D+6.7 | R+12.1 |
| 1996 | 55.1%(2,089) | 36.3%(1,378) | D+18.8 | D+3.1 |
| 1992 | 51.6%(2,193) | 35.9%(1,527) | D+15.7 | D+12.2 |
| 1988 | 50.3%(1,958) | 46.8%(1,822) | D+3.5 | R+1.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sussex County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.9%(2,605) | 46.0%(2,226) | D+7.8 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 57.6%(2,924) | 42.3%(2,146) | D+15.3 | R+1.6 |
| 2018 | 58.1%(2,258) | 41.1%(1,598) | D+17.0 | D+1.3 |
| 2014 | 57.2%(1,710) | 41.5%(1,241) | D+15.7 | R+7.2 |
| 2012 | 61.4%(3,278) | 38.5%(2,057) | D+22.9 | R+26.3 |
| 2008 | 74.0%(3,817) | 24.8%(1,281) | D+49.2 | D+45.4 |
| 2006 | 51.0%(1,623) | 47.3%(1,504) | D+3.7 | D+85.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.3%(1,317) | R+81.3 | R+92.6 |
| 2000 | 55.6%(2,225) | 44.4%(1,774) | D+11.3 | R+3.3 |
| 1996 | 57.3%(2,013) | 42.7%(1,501) | D+14.6 | R+7.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.0%(2,035) | 46.9%(1,802) | D+6.1 | R+6.1 |
| 2017 | 55.7%(1,829) | 43.5%(1,429) | D+12.2 | R+5.5 |
| 2013 | 56.5%(1,834) | 38.8%(1,259) | D+17.7 | D+22.6 |
| 2009 | 47.6%(1,386) | 52.4%(1,528) | R+4.9 | R+15.5 |
| 2005 | 54.5%(1,739) | 43.9%(1,401) | D+10.6 | R+14.7 |
| 2001 | 61.6%(1,924) | 36.3%(1,134) | D+25.3 | D+20.5 |
| 1997 | 51.1%(1,512) | 46.3%(1,371) | D+4.8 | D+0.6 |
| 1993 | 51.6%(1,671) | 47.5%(1,536) | D+4.2 | R+13.9 |
| 1989 | 59.0%(2,251) | 41.0%(1,561) | D+18.1 | R+4.3 |
| 1985 | 61.2%(2,066) | 38.8%(1,311) | D+22.4 | R+10.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab