Bedford County, Virginia
AkashicBedford County, VATrumpR+50.1
2024 precinct map of Bedford CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Bedford County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 74.4% | 38,017 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.3% | 12,414 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 199 |
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64 precincts · 51,081 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.3%Harris12,414 | 74.4%Trump38,017 | 0.4%Oliver199 | 51,081 | ||
| R | 25.0%Biden12,176 | 73.1%Trump35,600 | 1.5%Jorgensen708 | 48,669 | ||
| R | 23.0%Clinton9,768 | 72.1%Trump30,659 | 2.5%Johnson1,074 | 42,525 | ||
| R | 27.3%Obama10,209 | 71.3%Romney26,679 | 1.4%Johnson537 | 37,425 | ||
| R | 30.7%Obama11,017 | 68.2%McCain24,420 | 1.1%Nader393 | 35,830 | ||
| R | 29.9%Kerry10,144 | 68.9%Bush23,397 | 1.2%Badnarik405 | 33,946 | ||
| R | 31.2%Gore8,160 | 65.9%Bush17,224 | 1.4%Nader376 | 26,149 | ||
| R | 35.2%Clinton7,786 | 54.1%Dole11,955 | 8.9%Perot1,976 | 22,109 | ||
| R | 32.7%Clinton6,792 | 50.6%Bush10,496 | 15.7%Perot3,251 | 20,756 | ||
| R | 34.0%Dukakis6,366 | 64.3%Bush12,024 | 1.7%Fulani320 | 18,710 | ||
| R | 32.3%Mondale5,751 | 67.0%Reagan11,924 | 0.6%Larouche115 | 17,790 | ||
| R | 41.2%Carter5,870 | 54.4%Reagan7,753 | 4.5%Anderson640 | 14,263 | ||
| D | 51.0%Carter5,888 | 45.3%Ford5,232 | 3.6%Camejo420 | 11,540 | ||
| R | 21.9%McGovern2,030 | 72.3%Nixon6,693 | 5.8%Schmitz539 | 9,262 | ||
| O | 21.0%Humphrey2,143 | 37.7%Nixon3,854 | 41.3%Wallace4,223 | 10,220 | ||
| D | 51.5%Johnson4,076 | 48.1%Goldwater3,806 | 0.4%Hass32 | 7,914 | ||
| D | 51.8%Kennedy3,150 | 47.9%Nixon2,911 | 0.3%Byrd20 | 6,081 | ||
| R | 43.8%Stevenson2,649 | 52.1%Eisenhower3,148 | 4.1%Andrews249 | 6,046 | ||
| R | 45.3%Stevenson2,426 | 54.5%Eisenhower2,916 | 0.2%Hallinan11 | 5,353 | ||
| D | 43.1%Truman1,556 | 30.0%Dewey1,084 | 26.8%Thurmond969 | 3,609 | ||
| D | 70.2%Roosevelt2,534 | 29.6%Dewey1,068 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 3,608 | ||
| D | 75.9%Roosevelt2,535 | 23.7%Willkie791 | 0.4%Thomas14 | 3,340 | ||
| D | 78.3%Roosevelt2,276 | 21.3%Landon619 | 0.4%Lemke11 | 2,906 | ||
| D | 82.0%Roosevelt2,321 | 16.6%Hoover469 | 1.4%Thomas41 | 2,831 | ||
| D | 56.2%Smith1,436 | 43.8%Hoover1,118 | 0.0% | 2,554 | ||
| D | 79.6%Davis1,811 | 19.0%Coolidge432 | 1.4%La Follette31 | 2,274 | ||
| D | 74.5%Cox1,774 | 24.5%Harding583 | 1.0%Debs24 | 2,381 | ||
| D | 84.0%Wilson1,628 | 15.4%Hughes298 | 0.6%Benson11 | 1,937 | ||
| D | 70.3%Wilson1,219 | 8.2%Taft142 | 21.5%Roosevelt372 | 1,733 | ||
| D | 71.1%Bryan1,275 | 25.8%Taft463 | 3.1%Debs55 | 1,793 | ||
| D | 66.8%Parker1,301 | 28.8%Roosevelt560 | 4.4%Debs86 | 1,947 | ||
| D | 55.1%Bryan2,535 | 43.1%McKinley1,982 | 1.8%Woolley85 | 4,602 | ||
| D | 57.1%Bryan3,085 | 41.6%McKinley2,248 | 1.2%Palmer67 | 5,400 | ||
| D | 61.6%Cleveland3,216 | 30.5%Harrison1,590 | 7.9%Weaver411 | 5,217 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +31.2% |
| 1896 | +15.5% |
| 1900 | +12.0% |
| 1904 | +38.1% |
| 1908 | +45.3% |
| 1912 | +62.1% |
| 1916 | +68.7% |
| 1920 | +50.0% |
| 1924 | +60.6% |
| 1928 | +12.5% |
| 1932 | +65.4% |
| 1936 | +57.0% |
| 1940 | +52.2% |
| 1944 | +40.6% |
| 1948 | +13.1% |
| 1952 | −9.2% |
| 1956 | −8.3% |
| 1960 | +3.9% |
| 1964 | +3.4% |
| 1968 | −16.7% |
| 1972 | −50.3% |
| 1976 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | −13.2% |
| 1984 | −34.7% |
| 1988 | −30.2% |
| 1992 | −17.8% |
| 1996 | −18.9% |
| 2000 | −34.7% |
| 2004 | −39.0% |
| 2008 | −37.4% |
| 2012 | −44.0% |
| 2016 | −49.1% |
| 2020 | −48.1% |
| 2024 | −50.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 56,367 |
| 2018 | 56,876 |
| 2020 | 60,661 |
| 2022 | 62,979 |
| 2024 | 65,401 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Bedford County's R+50.4 presidential margin in 2024 places it among Virginia's most one-sided jurisdictions, reflecting a rural Blue Ridge foothills electorate where Democratic candidates routinely struggle to reach 30 percent.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 68.7 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 50.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.1 points.
A population of 80,894, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,937 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lincoln County and Eureka County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bedford County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bedford County, Virginia voted Republican by 50.1 points (R+50.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 51,081 votes cast, 12,414 went Democratic and 38,017 went Republican.
When did Bedford County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Bedford County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Bedford County, Virginia?
Bedford County, Virginia has a population of 80,894 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bedford County, Virginia?
Median household income in Bedford County, Virginia is $78,937 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Bedford County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Bedford County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.