Franklin County, Virginia
AkashicFranklin County, VATrumpR+45.1
2024 precinct map of Franklin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Franklin 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 | 72.0% | 22,319 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.8% | 8,321 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 123 |
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46 precincts · 31,020 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 | 26.8%Harris8,321 | 72.0%Trump22,319 | 0.4%Oliver123 | 31,020 | ||
| R | 28.2%Biden8,381 | 70.3%Trump20,895 | 1.2%Jorgensen354 | 29,702 | ||
| R | 26.9%Clinton7,257 | 68.8%Trump18,569 | 2.2%Johnson602 | 26,971 | ||
| R | 34.0%Obama9,090 | 62.6%Romney16,718 | 3.4%Johnson899 | 26,707 | ||
| R | 37.9%Obama9,618 | 60.7%McCain15,414 | 1.5%Nader369 | 25,401 | ||
| R | 36.0%Kerry8,002 | 63.2%Bush14,048 | 0.8%Badnarik173 | 22,223 | ||
| R | 37.9%Gore7,145 | 59.6%Bush11,225 | 1.6%Nader303 | 18,829 | ||
| R | 43.0%Clinton7,300 | 43.5%Dole7,382 | 11.9%Perot2,015 | 16,987 | ||
| R | 42.0%Clinton6,590 | 42.8%Bush6,724 | 14.2%Perot2,232 | 15,701 | ||
| R | 43.2%Dukakis5,734 | 55.7%Bush7,391 | 1.0%Fulani136 | 13,261 | ||
| R | 38.4%Mondale4,903 | 60.2%Reagan7,684 | 1.4%Larouche175 | 12,762 | ||
| D | 51.3%Carter5,685 | 45.0%Reagan4,993 | 3.7%Anderson412 | 11,090 | ||
| D | 63.1%Carter6,439 | 34.6%Ford3,532 | 2.2%Camejo228 | 10,199 | ||
| R | 32.0%McGovern2,273 | 65.7%Nixon4,674 | 2.3%Schmitz163 | 7,110 | ||
| O | 24.4%Humphrey2,025 | 36.5%Nixon3,036 | 39.1%Wallace3,247 | 8,308 | ||
| D | 60.1%Johnson3,447 | 39.7%Goldwater2,279 | 0.2%Hass11 | 5,737 | ||
| D | 58.3%Kennedy2,924 | 41.5%Nixon2,080 | 0.2%Byrd12 | 5,016 | ||
| D | 49.2%Stevenson2,142 | 48.8%Eisenhower2,125 | 2.0%Andrews87 | 4,354 | ||
| D | 50.0%Stevenson2,012 | 49.1%Eisenhower1,976 | 0.9%Hallinan38 | 4,026 | ||
| D | 47.7%Truman1,343 | 39.1%Dewey1,100 | 13.2%Thurmond370 | 2,813 | ||
| D | 62.1%Roosevelt2,002 | 37.4%Dewey1,206 | 0.5%Thomas16 | 3,224 | ||
| D | 68.6%Roosevelt2,037 | 31.2%Willkie925 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,968 | ||
| D | 69.8%Roosevelt2,285 | 29.8%Landon975 | 0.4%Lemke12 | 3,272 | ||
| D | 73.0%Roosevelt2,245 | 26.4%Hoover812 | 0.6%Thomas20 | 3,077 | ||
| D | 54.9%Smith1,861 | 45.1%Hoover1,529 | 0.0% | 3,390 | ||
| D | 63.5%Davis1,902 | 36.0%Coolidge1,077 | 0.5%La Follette14 | 2,993 | ||
| D | 56.0%Cox1,765 | 43.8%Harding1,381 | 0.2%Debs5 | 3,151 | ||
| D | 57.4%Wilson1,481 | 42.4%Hughes1,094 | 0.3%Benson7 | 2,582 | ||
| D | 54.7%Wilson1,238 | 18.3%Taft415 | 26.9%Roosevelt609 | 2,262 | ||
| D | 52.5%Bryan1,218 | 47.5%Taft1,101 | 0.0%Debs1 | 2,320 | ||
| D | 56.0%Parker1,166 | 42.0%Roosevelt874 | 2.0%Debs41 | 2,081 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan1,785 | 48.4%McKinley1,702 | 0.9%Woolley32 | 3,519 | ||
| D | 57.3%Bryan2,305 | 42.5%McKinley1,711 | 0.2%Palmer8 | 4,024 | ||
| D | 57.1%Cleveland2,262 | 29.7%Harrison1,178 | 13.2%Weaver522 | 3,962 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +27.4% |
| 1896 | +14.8% |
| 1900 | +2.4% |
| 1904 | +14.0% |
| 1908 | +5.0% |
| 1912 | +36.4% |
| 1916 | +15.0% |
| 1920 | +12.2% |
| 1924 | +27.6% |
| 1928 | +9.8% |
| 1932 | +46.6% |
| 1936 | +40.0% |
| 1940 | +37.5% |
| 1944 | +24.7% |
| 1948 | +8.6% |
| 1952 | +0.9% |
| 1956 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | +16.8% |
| 1964 | +20.4% |
| 1968 | −12.2% |
| 1972 | −33.8% |
| 1976 | +28.5% |
| 1980 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | −21.8% |
| 1988 | −12.5% |
| 1992 | −0.9% |
| 1996 | −0.5% |
| 2000 | −21.7% |
| 2004 | −27.2% |
| 2008 | −22.8% |
| 2012 | −28.6% |
| 2016 | −41.9% |
| 2020 | −42.1% |
| 2024 | −45.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 36,659 |
| 2018 | 36,256 |
| 2020 | 38,480 |
| 2022 | 39,931 |
| 2024 | 41,295 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Franklin County's R+45.3 margin in 2024 places it among Virginia's most one-sided presidential electorates, reflecting its rural Piedmont character and a population that skews older, white, and non-college compared with the state's urban corridors.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 46.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 45.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.1 points.
A population of 55,130, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,849 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Larue County and Hardy County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Franklin County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Franklin County, Virginia voted Republican by 45.1 points (R+45.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 31,020 votes cast, 8,321 went Democratic and 22,319 went Republican.
When did Franklin County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Franklin County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Franklin County, Virginia?
Franklin County, Virginia has a population of 55,130 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Franklin County, Virginia?
Median household income in Franklin County, Virginia is $68,849 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Franklin County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Franklin County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.