Galax city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1956–2024
Galax city, VA (Virginia) voted R+43.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,946 votes (71.52%) to 753 (27.67%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Galax city is classified as a deep Republican county. Galax city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 6,726.
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 | 27.7%(753) | 71.5%(1,946) | R+43.8 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(777) | 69.7%(1,838) | R+40.2 | R+1.4 |
| 2016 | 28.7%(681) | 67.5%(1,603) | R+38.8 | R+19.8 |
| 2012 | 39.5%(900) | 58.5%(1,332) | R+19.0 | R+7.9 |
| 2008 | 43.8%(1,052) | 54.8%(1,317) | R+11.0 | D+3.9 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(987) | 57.2%(1,336) | R+14.9 | R+7.5 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(996) | 52.4%(1,160) | R+7.4 | R+13.1 |
| 1996 | 47.4%(1,033) | 41.7%(910) | D+5.6 | D+11.2 |
| 1992 | 40.8%(957) | 46.4%(1,087) | R+5.5 | D+11.3 |
| 1988 | 41.2%(907) | 58.1%(1,278) | R+16.9 | D+14.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Galax city, VA • 1956–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35.4%(919) | 64.6%(1,679) | R+29.2 | D+2.3 |
| 2018 | 33.9%(620) | 65.5%(1,198) | R+31.6 | R+18.2 |
| 2014 | 42.1%(564) | 55.4%(743) | R+13.4 | D+1.0 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(981) | 57.1%(1,309) | R+14.3 | R+49.7 |
| 2008 | 67.3%(1,534) | 31.8%(726) | D+35.4 | D+40.1 |
| 2006 | 47.2%(853) | 51.8%(937) | R+4.6 | D+82.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 86.8%(1,076) | R+86.8 | R+78.6 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(986) | 54.1%(1,162) | R+8.2 | R+12.3 |
| 1996 | 52.1%(1,080) | 47.9%(994) | D+4.1 | D+8.2 |
| 1994 | 42.1%(804) | 46.2%(882) | R+4.1 | D+80.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.7%(597) | 68.2%(1,284) | R+36.5 | D+1.9 |
| 2017 | 30.2%(409) | 68.6%(930) | R+38.5 | R+17.2 |
| 2013 | 35.4%(455) | 56.7%(728) | R+21.2 | D+3.8 |
| 2009 | 37.4%(490) | 62.4%(818) | R+25.0 | R+27.6 |
| 2005 | 50.0%(730) | 47.5%(693) | D+2.5 | R+5.8 |
| 2001 | 54.0%(866) | 45.7%(733) | D+8.3 | D+26.4 |
| 1997 | 40.2%(588) | 58.4%(853) | R+18.1 | D+2.7 |
| 1993 | 39.3%(667) | 60.1%(1,021) | R+20.8 | D+5.7 |
| 1989 | 36.7%(625) | 63.3%(1,077) | R+26.6 | R+38.6 |
| 1985 | 56.0%(1,087) | 44.0%(854) | D+12.0 | D+6.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab