Covington city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1960–2024
Covington city, VA (Virginia) voted R+33.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,642 votes (66.21%) to 818 (32.98%) for Harris.
This represents a R+9.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Covington city is classified as a deep Republican county. Covington city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 5,680.
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 | 33.0%(818) | 66.2%(1,642) | R+33.2 | R+9.6 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(964) | 60.7%(1,580) | R+23.7 | R+5.4 |
| 2016 | 38.4%(914) | 56.6%(1,349) | R+18.3 | R+33.0 |
| 2012 | 56.6%(1,319) | 41.9%(975) | D+14.8 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 55.4%(1,304) | 43.3%(1,020) | D+12.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(1,179) | 48.0%(1,104) | D+3.3 | R+5.9 |
| 2000 | 52.8%(1,168) | 43.6%(966) | D+9.1 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 56.8%(1,394) | 31.1%(763) | D+25.7 | D+10.1 |
| 1992 | 50.3%(1,442) | 34.7%(995) | D+15.6 | D+5.5 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(1,567) | 43.7%(1,274) | D+10.1 | D+20.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Covington city, VA • 1960–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45.5%(1,157) | 54.5%(1,386) | R+9.0 | D+0.7 |
| 2018 | 44.2%(785) | 53.9%(957) | R+9.7 | R+32.3 |
| 2014 | 60.3%(731) | 37.7%(457) | D+22.6 | D+12.7 |
| 2012 | 54.9%(1,306) | 45.0%(1,071) | D+9.9 | R+48.2 |
| 2008 | 78.5%(1,817) | 20.5%(474) | D+58.0 | D+40.4 |
| 2006 | 57.9%(936) | 40.2%(650) | D+17.7 | D+95.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 78.0%(872) | R+78.0 | R+87.5 |
| 2000 | 54.7%(1,203) | 45.3%(995) | D+9.5 | R+15.9 |
| 1996 | 62.7%(1,442) | 37.3%(858) | D+25.4 | D+8.5 |
| 1994 | 52.1%(1,192) | 35.2%(806) | D+16.9 | D+103.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.4%(678) | 59.6%(999) | R+19.1 | R+1.3 |
| 2017 | 40.6%(545) | 58.4%(784) | R+17.8 | R+23.8 |
| 2013 | 46.3%(590) | 40.2%(513) | D+6.0 | R+25.7 |
| 2009 | 65.8%(979) | 34.1%(507) | D+31.7 | D+5.5 |
| 2005 | 61.5%(1,022) | 35.3%(587) | D+26.2 | R+1.6 |
| 2001 | 62.7%(1,071) | 34.9%(597) | D+27.7 | D+23.5 |
| 1997 | 51.3%(935) | 47.0%(857) | D+4.3 | D+9.6 |
| 1993 | 47.0%(1,103) | 52.3%(1,227) | R+5.3 | R+19.9 |
| 1989 | 57.3%(1,570) | 42.7%(1,169) | D+14.6 | R+19.8 |
| 1985 | 67.2%(1,625) | 32.8%(792) | D+34.5 | R+1.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab