Lee County, Virginia
AkashicLee County, VATrumpR+72.0
2024 precinct map of Lee CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lee 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 | 85.7% | 8,674 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.7% | 1,391 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 16 |
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32 precincts · 10,122 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 | 13.7%Harris1,391 | 85.7%Trump8,674 | 0.2%Oliver16 | 10,122 | ||
| R | 15.0%Biden1,489 | 84.1%Trump8,365 | 0.8%Jorgensen78 | 9,946 | ||
| R | 17.3%Clinton1,627 | 80.3%Trump7,543 | 1.1%Johnson106 | 9,399 | ||
| R | 26.9%Obama2,583 | 71.3%Romney6,847 | 1.8%Johnson168 | 9,598 | ||
| R | 34.9%Obama3,219 | 63.1%McCain5,825 | 2.0%Nader183 | 9,227 | ||
| R | 41.0%Kerry4,005 | 58.0%Bush5,664 | 1.0%Badnarik101 | 9,770 | ||
| R | 46.1%Gore4,031 | 52.0%Bush4,551 | 0.9%Nader79 | 8,748 | ||
| D | 51.7%Clinton4,444 | 37.5%Dole3,225 | 9.6%Perot822 | 8,604 | ||
| D | 53.2%Clinton5,215 | 35.8%Bush3,504 | 10.2%Perot1,002 | 9,796 | ||
| D | 54.2%Dukakis4,906 | 45.1%Bush4,080 | 0.7%Fulani59 | 9,045 | ||
| R | 48.2%Mondale5,085 | 50.8%Reagan5,365 | 1.0%Larouche104 | 10,554 | ||
| D | 50.7%Carter4,758 | 47.1%Reagan4,417 | 2.2%Anderson202 | 9,377 | ||
| D | 52.7%Carter5,415 | 45.5%Ford4,679 | 1.8%Camejo190 | 10,284 | ||
| R | 30.0%McGovern797 | 69.1%Nixon1,839 | 0.9%Schmitz24 | 2,660 | ||
| R | 43.7%Humphrey4,105 | 47.3%Nixon4,450 | 9.0%Wallace844 | 9,399 | ||
| R | 42.8%Johnson1,245 | 57.1%Goldwater1,663 | 0.1%Hass3 | 2,911 | ||
| D | 53.2%Kennedy3,867 | 46.3%Nixon3,363 | 0.5%Byrd35 | 7,265 | ||
| R | 44.7%Stevenson3,714 | 54.8%Eisenhower4,548 | 0.5%Andrews42 | 8,304 | ||
| R | 47.7%Stevenson4,242 | 52.0%Eisenhower4,622 | 0.3%Hallinan27 | 8,891 | ||
| R | 48.1%Truman4,069 | 50.8%Dewey4,297 | 1.2%Thurmond100 | 8,466 | ||
| D | 53.2%Roosevelt4,470 | 46.7%Dewey3,921 | 0.1%Thomas8 | 8,399 | ||
| D | 61.4%Roosevelt4,180 | 38.5%Willkie2,623 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 6,809 | ||
| D | 66.5%Roosevelt4,120 | 33.3%Landon2,066 | 0.2%Lemke13 | 6,199 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt2,892 | 40.4%Hoover1,985 | 0.8%Thomas38 | 4,915 | ||
| R | 41.7%Smith2,383 | 58.3%Hoover3,337 | 0.0% | 5,720 | ||
| R | 48.0%Davis2,376 | 49.7%Coolidge2,456 | 2.3%La Follette114 | 4,946 | ||
| R | 42.3%Cox1,592 | 57.5%Harding2,162 | 0.2%Debs7 | 3,761 | ||
| R | 44.9%Wilson1,287 | 54.7%Hughes1,569 | 0.5%Benson13 | 2,869 | ||
| D | 44.1%Wilson1,023 | 30.2%Taft699 | 25.7%Roosevelt596 | 2,318 | ||
| R | 37.6%Bryan805 | 62.2%Taft1,334 | 0.2%Debs4 | 2,143 | ||
| R | 36.8%Parker780 | 62.7%Roosevelt1,329 | 0.5%Debs10 | 2,119 | ||
| D | 51.6%Bryan1,493 | 48.1%McKinley1,392 | 0.3%Woolley8 | 2,893 | ||
| D | 49.6%Bryan1,475 | 49.5%McKinley1,470 | 0.9%Palmer27 | 2,972 | ||
| D | 57.5%Cleveland1,604 | 40.5%Harrison1,131 | 2.0%Weaver56 | 2,791 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +16.9% |
| 1896 | +0.2% |
| 1900 | +3.5% |
| 1904 | −25.9% |
| 1908 | −24.7% |
| 1912 | +14.0% |
| 1916 | −9.8% |
| 1920 | −15.2% |
| 1924 | −1.6% |
| 1928 | −16.7% |
| 1932 | +18.5% |
| 1936 | +33.1% |
| 1940 | +22.9% |
| 1944 | +6.5% |
| 1948 | −2.7% |
| 1952 | −4.3% |
| 1956 | −10.0% |
| 1960 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | −14.4% |
| 1968 | −3.7% |
| 1972 | −39.2% |
| 1976 | +7.2% |
| 1980 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | −2.7% |
| 1988 | +9.1% |
| 1992 | +17.5% |
| 1996 | +14.2% |
| 2000 | −5.9% |
| 2004 | −17.0% |
| 2008 | −28.2% |
| 2012 | −44.4% |
| 2016 | −62.9% |
| 2020 | −69.1% |
| 2024 | −72.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,845 |
| 2018 | 15,040 |
| 2020 | 15,440 |
| 2022 | 15,612 |
| 2024 | 15,963 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tucked into Virginia's far southwest tip where the state narrows to a point, Lee County recorded an R+72 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided counties in the commonwealth and reflecting the broader realignment of Appalachian coal-country voters.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 33.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 72.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.0 points.
A population of 21,900, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $41,827 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Marshall County and Wise County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lee County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lee County, Virginia voted Republican by 72.0 points (R+72.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,122 votes cast, 1,391 went Democratic and 8,674 went Republican.
When did Lee County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lee County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Lee County, Virginia?
Lee County, Virginia has a population of 21,900 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lee County, Virginia?
Median household income in Lee County, Virginia is $41,827 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Lee County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lee County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.