Bristol city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Bristol city, VA (Virginia) voted R+39.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,197 votes (69.39%) to 2,231 (29.79%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bristol city is classified as a deep Republican county. Bristol city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 16,849.
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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 | 29.8%(2,231) | 69.4%(5,197) | R+39.6 | R+0.7 |
| 2020 | 29.6%(2,313) | 68.5%(5,347) | R+38.9 | D+4.6 |
| 2016 | 26.1%(1,835) | 69.6%(4,892) | R+43.5 | R+12.5 |
| 2012 | 33.7%(2,492) | 64.7%(4,780) | R+31.0 | R+5.0 |
| 2008 | 36.2%(2,665) | 62.2%(4,579) | R+26.0 | D+1.9 |
| 2004 | 35.7%(2,400) | 63.6%(4,275) | R+27.9 | R+14.4 |
| 2000 | 42.1%(2,646) | 55.7%(3,495) | R+13.5 | R+6.9 |
| 1996 | 42.9%(2,586) | 49.5%(2,983) | R+6.6 | D+2.4 |
| 1992 | 39.5%(2,948) | 48.5%(3,616) | R+9.0 | D+19.5 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(2,446) | 63.9%(4,407) | R+28.4 | D+6.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bristol city, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36.3%(2,787) | 63.6%(4,892) | R+27.4 | D+4.1 |
| 2018 | 33.6%(1,770) | 65.0%(3,427) | R+31.4 | R+1.2 |
| 2014 | 34.0%(1,294) | 64.2%(2,445) | R+30.2 | R+4.0 |
| 2012 | 36.8%(2,682) | 63.0%(4,594) | R+26.2 | R+40.6 |
| 2008 | 56.6%(4,060) | 42.2%(3,031) | D+14.3 | D+35.7 |
| 2006 | 39.0%(1,894) | 60.4%(2,933) | R+21.4 | D+62.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.9%(2,914) | R+83.9 | R+65.0 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,528) | 59.4%(3,706) | R+18.9 | R+30.8 |
| 1996 | 55.8%(3,472) | 43.9%(2,733) | D+11.9 | D+24.3 |
| 1994 | 37.9%(2,090) | 50.3%(2,776) | R+12.4 | D+64.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34.9%(1,660) | 65.0%(3,090) | R+30.1 | D+11.0 |
| 2017 | 28.9%(1,242) | 70.0%(3,006) | R+41.1 | R+10.3 |
| 2013 | 32.7%(1,305) | 63.5%(2,536) | R+30.8 | D+14.2 |
| 2009 | 27.5%(1,047) | 72.4%(2,760) | R+45.0 | R+21.3 |
| 2005 | 37.8%(1,548) | 61.5%(2,515) | R+23.6 | R+21.3 |
| 2001 | 48.6%(2,166) | 50.9%(2,268) | R+2.3 | D+15.9 |
| 1997 | 40.6%(1,499) | 58.8%(2,172) | R+18.2 | D+24.2 |
| 1993 | 28.3%(1,283) | 70.7%(3,208) | R+42.4 | R+26.3 |
| 1989 | 41.9%(2,109) | 58.0%(2,920) | R+16.1 | R+29.7 |
| 1985 | 56.8%(2,734) | 43.2%(2,082) | D+13.5 | D+5.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab