Franklin city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1964–2024
Franklin city, VA (Virginia) voted D+22.7 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,359 votes (60.69%) to 1,476 (37.97%) for Trump.
This represents a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Franklin city is classified as a solid Democratic county. Franklin city has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The county has a population of approximately 8,250.
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 | 60.7%(2,359) | 38.0%(1,476) | D+22.7 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 62.2%(2,525) | 36.6%(1,487) | D+25.6 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 62.0%(2,519) | 35.0%(1,421) | D+27.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2012 | 65.0%(2,833) | 34.3%(1,496) | D+30.7 | D+2.6 |
| 2008 | 63.7%(2,819) | 35.6%(1,576) | D+28.1 | D+19.7 |
| 2004 | 54.0%(1,910) | 45.6%(1,613) | D+8.4 | R+3.2 |
| 2000 | 55.3%(1,763) | 43.6%(1,393) | D+11.6 | R+10.9 |
| 1996 | 58.0%(1,962) | 35.5%(1,200) | D+22.5 | D+12.1 |
| 1992 | 50.8%(1,696) | 40.3%(1,347) | D+10.5 | D+8.2 |
| 1988 | 50.8%(1,630) | 48.5%(1,557) | D+2.3 | D+3.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Franklin city, VA • 1964–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64.4%(2,549) | 35.6%(1,410) | D+28.8 | D+1.0 |
| 2018 | 63.3%(1,894) | 35.6%(1,065) | D+27.7 | D+4.3 |
| 2014 | 61.1%(1,328) | 37.6%(818) | D+23.4 | R+5.4 |
| 2012 | 64.4%(2,651) | 35.5%(1,464) | D+28.8 | R+24.7 |
| 2008 | 76.2%(3,217) | 22.7%(958) | D+53.5 | D+46.7 |
| 2006 | 52.9%(1,300) | 46.0%(1,131) | D+6.9 | D+92.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.9%(1,278) | R+85.9 | R+101.6 |
| 2000 | 57.8%(1,871) | 42.1%(1,363) | D+15.7 | D+9.7 |
| 1996 | 53.0%(1,683) | 47.0%(1,494) | D+5.9 | R+18.9 |
| 1994 | 56.7%(1,570) | 31.8%(882) | D+24.8 | D+109.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63.0%(1,849) | 36.9%(1,084) | D+26.1 | D+5.1 |
| 2017 | 60.2%(1,539) | 39.2%(1,002) | D+21.0 | R+2.0 |
| 2013 | 59.1%(1,362) | 36.2%(833) | D+23.0 | D+13.9 |
| 2009 | 54.5%(1,216) | 45.4%(1,013) | D+9.1 | R+7.7 |
| 2005 | 57.5%(1,394) | 40.8%(988) | D+16.8 | R+12.6 |
| 2001 | 64.5%(1,434) | 35.1%(781) | D+29.4 | D+26.3 |
| 1997 | 50.3%(1,207) | 47.3%(1,134) | D+3.0 | D+8.4 |
| 1993 | 46.7%(1,273) | 52.0%(1,418) | R+5.3 | R+29.2 |
| 1989 | 61.9%(1,865) | 38.1%(1,146) | D+23.9 | D+5.1 |
| 1985 | 59.4%(1,307) | 40.6%(893) | D+18.8 | D+0.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab