Waynesboro city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1948–2024
Waynesboro city, VA (Virginia) voted R+5.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,882 votes (51.97%) to 5,240 (46.29%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Waynesboro city is classified as a lean Republican county. Waynesboro city has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 22,841.
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 | 46.3%(5,240) | 52.0%(5,882) | R+5.7 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(4,961) | 51.4%(5,507) | R+5.1 | D+6.2 |
| 2016 | 40.9%(3,764) | 52.2%(4,801) | R+11.3 | R+0.5 |
| 2012 | 43.7%(3,840) | 54.5%(4,790) | R+10.8 | R+0.5 |
| 2008 | 44.1%(3,906) | 54.4%(4,815) | R+10.3 | D+18.6 |
| 2004 | 35.1%(2,792) | 64.0%(5,092) | R+28.9 | R+9.9 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(2,737) | 57.5%(4,084) | R+19.0 | R+2.7 |
| 1996 | 36.5%(2,398) | 52.7%(3,466) | R+16.2 | D+4.1 |
| 1992 | 32.2%(2,302) | 52.6%(3,758) | R+20.4 | D+18.4 |
| 1988 | 30.0%(2,038) | 68.7%(4,672) | R+38.7 | D+8.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Waynesboro city, VA • 1948–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 49.7%(5,275) | 50.2%(5,324) | R+0.5 | R+2.2 |
| 2018 | 49.9%(3,849) | 48.1%(3,713) | D+1.8 | D+16.8 |
| 2014 | 40.5%(1,951) | 55.6%(2,675) | R+15.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2012 | 44.7%(3,873) | 55.1%(4,775) | R+10.4 | R+27.6 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(5,039) | 40.8%(3,549) | D+17.1 | D+31.0 |
| 2006 | 42.5%(2,546) | 56.3%(3,374) | R+13.8 | D+69.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.3%(2,593) | R+83.3 | R+66.9 |
| 2000 | 41.8%(2,920) | 58.2%(4,070) | R+16.4 | D+0.5 |
| 1996 | 41.5%(2,547) | 58.4%(3,586) | R+16.9 | D+0.5 |
| 1994 | 33.7%(1,935) | 51.1%(2,937) | R+17.4 | D+67.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52.4%(4,459) | 47.5%(4,037) | D+5.0 | D+13.3 |
| 2017 | 45.0%(2,653) | 53.3%(3,144) | R+8.3 | D+5.3 |
| 2013 | 38.3%(1,918) | 51.9%(2,598) | R+13.6 | D+24.4 |
| 2009 | 31.0%(1,549) | 68.9%(3,447) | R+37.9 | R+30.5 |
| 2005 | 44.5%(2,223) | 51.9%(2,596) | R+7.5 | D+6.1 |
| 2001 | 42.9%(2,109) | 56.5%(2,777) | R+13.6 | D+14.9 |
| 1997 | 35.1%(1,758) | 63.6%(3,188) | R+28.5 | D+14.0 |
| 1993 | 28.2%(1,505) | 70.7%(3,777) | R+42.5 | R+15.8 |
| 1989 | 36.6%(2,102) | 63.3%(3,637) | R+26.7 | R+33.3 |
| 1985 | 53.3%(2,217) | 46.7%(1,945) | D+6.5 | D+30.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab