Wise County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Wise County, VA (Virginia) voted R+63.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 13,655 votes (81.22%) to 3,036 (18.06%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Wise County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wise County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 35,448.
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 | 18.1%(3,036) | 81.2%(13,655) | R+63.2 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 18.7%(3,110) | 80.5%(13,366) | R+61.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 17.8%(2,701) | 79.7%(12,086) | R+61.9 | R+13.2 |
| 2012 | 25.0%(3,760) | 73.8%(11,076) | R+48.7 | R+21.0 |
| 2008 | 35.3%(4,995) | 63.0%(8,914) | R+27.7 | R+10.1 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(5,802) | 58.2%(8,330) | R+17.7 | R+17.0 |
| 2000 | 48.2%(6,412) | 48.9%(6,504) | R+0.7 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 51.3%(6,712) | 35.6%(4,660) | D+15.7 | R+1.4 |
| 1992 | 51.7%(7,681) | 34.6%(5,144) | D+17.1 | D+10.9 |
| 1988 | 52.4%(7,017) | 46.2%(6,189) | D+6.2 | D+10.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wise County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.5%(4,494) | 72.3%(11,802) | R+44.8 | D+4.3 |
| 2020 | 25.4%(4,128) | 74.5%(12,096) | R+49.0 | R+2.2 |
| 2018 | 26.1%(2,860) | 72.9%(7,991) | R+46.8 | R+5.0 |
| 2014 | 28.2%(2,181) | 70.1%(5,414) | R+41.9 | D+0.7 |
| 2012 | 28.7%(4,236) | 71.2%(10,520) | R+42.6 | R+67.8 |
| 2008 | 62.1%(8,605) | 36.9%(5,114) | D+25.2 | D+32.0 |
| 2006 | 46.3%(4,558) | 53.1%(5,224) | R+6.8 | D+80.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 86.8%(4,923) | R+86.8 | R+82.3 |
| 2000 | 47.8%(6,192) | 52.2%(6,770) | R+4.5 | R+33.0 |
| 1996 | 64.2%(7,662) | 35.7%(4,256) | D+28.5 | D+26.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.6%(2,281) | 79.2%(8,744) | R+58.5 | R+3.8 |
| 2017 | 22.1%(1,910) | 76.8%(6,630) | R+54.7 | R+11.0 |
| 2013 | 26.4%(2,196) | 70.0%(5,830) | R+43.7 | R+2.9 |
| 2009 | 29.6%(2,327) | 70.3%(5,538) | R+40.8 | R+17.9 |
| 2005 | 38.2%(3,871) | 61.2%(6,190) | R+22.9 | R+40.9 |
| 2001 | 58.5%(5,509) | 40.5%(3,816) | D+18.0 | D+23.8 |
| 1997 | 46.3%(4,292) | 52.2%(4,834) | R+5.8 | D+19.4 |
| 1993 | 36.3%(3,438) | 61.5%(5,829) | R+25.2 | R+44.5 |
| 1989 | 59.6%(6,641) | 40.4%(4,495) | D+19.3 | R+11.9 |
| 1985 | 65.6%(6,445) | 34.4%(3,384) | D+31.1 | D+3.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab