Lynchburg city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lynchburg city, VA (Virginia) voted R+7.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 19,574 votes (52.87%) to 16,664 (45.01%) for Harris.
This represents a R+10.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lynchburg city is classified as a lean Republican county. Lynchburg city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 79,497.
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 | 45.0%(16,664) | 52.9%(19,574) | R+7.9 | R+10.5 |
| 2020 | 49.6%(18,048) | 47.0%(17,097) | D+2.6 | D+11.6 |
| 2016 | 41.5%(14,792) | 50.4%(17,982) | R+8.9 | D+1.6 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(15,948) | 54.3%(19,806) | R+10.6 | R+6.6 |
| 2008 | 47.4%(16,269) | 51.4%(17,638) | R+4.0 | D+6.2 |
| 2004 | 44.5%(11,727) | 54.7%(14,400) | R+10.1 | R+1.0 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(10,374) | 53.3%(12,518) | R+9.1 | R+4.1 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(10,281) | 49.7%(11,441) | R+5.0 | D+6.7 |
| 1992 | 38.4%(9,587) | 50.1%(12,518) | R+11.7 | D+17.7 |
| 1988 | 34.6%(8,279) | 64.0%(15,323) | R+29.4 | D+6.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lynchburg city, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51.8%(18,587) | 48.0%(17,208) | D+3.8 | R+1.2 |
| 2018 | 50.6%(13,582) | 45.6%(12,238) | D+5.0 | D+17.1 |
| 2014 | 42.7%(8,284) | 54.8%(10,627) | R+12.1 | R+2.4 |
| 2012 | 45.0%(16,129) | 54.7%(19,601) | R+9.7 | R+28.6 |
| 2008 | 58.9%(19,852) | 40.0%(13,489) | D+18.9 | D+23.9 |
| 2006 | 47.0%(9,364) | 52.0%(10,369) | R+5.0 | D+78.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.7%(9,873) | R+83.7 | R+78.3 |
| 2000 | 47.2%(11,147) | 52.6%(12,421) | R+5.4 | R+0.3 |
| 1996 | 47.3%(11,162) | 52.4%(12,371) | R+5.1 | R+12.4 |
| 1994 | 47.7%(9,917) | 40.4%(8,397) | D+7.3 | D+94.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49.4%(13,231) | 50.4%(13,508) | R+1.0 | D+3.2 |
| 2017 | 47.2%(10,047) | 51.4%(10,959) | R+4.3 | D+9.4 |
| 2013 | 39.9%(7,923) | 53.6%(10,632) | R+13.6 | D+10.0 |
| 2009 | 38.1%(7,713) | 61.8%(12,503) | R+23.7 | R+27.5 |
| 2005 | 50.9%(8,329) | 47.1%(7,708) | D+3.8 | R+2.9 |
| 2001 | 53.0%(9,314) | 46.3%(8,132) | D+6.7 | D+18.7 |
| 1997 | 43.6%(7,634) | 55.5%(9,724) | R+11.9 | D+4.4 |
| 1993 | 41.6%(7,938) | 57.9%(11,067) | R+16.4 | R+12.2 |
| 1989 | 47.9%(10,060) | 52.1%(10,927) | R+4.1 | R+1.8 |
| 1985 | 48.9%(8,389) | 51.1%(8,784) | R+2.3 | D+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab