Salem city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1964–2024
Salem city, VA (Virginia) voted R+19.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,769 votes (58.82%) to 5,237 (39.65%) for Harris.
This represents a D+0.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Salem city is classified as a solid Republican county. Salem city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 25,618.
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6%(5,237) | 58.8%(7,769) | R+19.2 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(5,148) | 58.9%(7,683) | R+19.4 | D+5.3 |
| 2016 | 34.4%(4,202) | 59.1%(7,226) | R+24.7 | R+4.1 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(4,760) | 59.3%(7,299) | R+20.6 | R+5.1 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(5,164) | 57.1%(7,088) | R+15.5 | D+9.4 |
| 2004 | 37.0%(4,254) | 62.0%(7,115) | R+24.9 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 40.4%(4,348) | 57.5%(6,188) | R+17.1 | R+10.6 |
| 1996 | 42.5%(4,282) | 49.0%(4,936) | R+6.5 | D+4.0 |
| 1992 | 37.8%(4,028) | 48.2%(5,143) | R+10.5 | D+9.8 |
| 1988 | 39.5%(3,760) | 59.8%(5,694) | R+20.3 | D+11.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Salem city, VA • 1964–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44.0%(5,697) | 55.9%(7,235) | R+11.9 | D+2.8 |
| 2018 | 41.6%(4,116) | 56.4%(5,571) | R+14.7 | D+2.2 |
| 2014 | 40.0%(2,750) | 56.9%(3,914) | R+16.9 | R+1.4 |
| 2012 | 42.2%(5,138) | 57.7%(7,032) | R+15.5 | R+40.5 |
| 2008 | 62.0%(7,617) | 37.0%(4,550) | D+25.0 | D+40.5 |
| 2006 | 41.6%(3,648) | 57.1%(5,007) | R+15.5 | D+69.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.1%(4,682) | R+85.1 | R+72.2 |
| 2000 | 43.5%(4,631) | 56.5%(6,011) | R+13.0 | R+9.4 |
| 1996 | 48.2%(4,759) | 51.8%(5,109) | R+3.5 | R+0.5 |
| 1994 | 40.6%(3,661) | 43.7%(3,934) | R+3.0 | D+82.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43.9%(4,150) | 55.8%(5,282) | R+12.0 | D+10.1 |
| 2017 | 38.2%(3,134) | 60.3%(4,946) | R+22.1 | D+1.5 |
| 2013 | 32.4%(2,324) | 56.0%(4,019) | R+23.6 | D+9.4 |
| 2009 | 33.4%(2,365) | 66.5%(4,706) | R+33.1 | R+30.5 |
| 2005 | 47.1%(3,788) | 49.7%(3,993) | R+2.6 | R+2.9 |
| 2001 | 49.7%(4,067) | 49.4%(4,042) | D+0.3 | D+20.4 |
| 1997 | 39.0%(2,934) | 59.1%(4,445) | R+20.1 | R+0.4 |
| 1993 | 39.7%(3,384) | 59.4%(5,062) | R+19.7 | R+16.1 |
| 1989 | 48.1%(3,854) | 51.8%(4,143) | R+3.6 | R+14.2 |
| 1985 | 55.3%(3,082) | 44.7%(2,493) | D+10.6 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab