Franklin city, Virginia
AkashicFranklin city, VAHarrisD+22.7
2024 precinct map of Franklin cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Franklin city, 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 60.7% | 2,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 38.0% | 1,476 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.4% | 17 |
Harris +50Trump +50
12 precincts · 3,887 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1964–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.7%Harris2,359 | 38.0%Trump1,476 | 0.4%Stein17 | 3,887 | ||
| D | 62.2%Biden2,525 | 36.6%Trump1,487 | 0.9%Jorgensen35 | 4,058 | ||
| D | 62.0%Clinton2,519 | 35.0%Trump1,421 | 1.8%Johnson72 | 4,061 | ||
| D | 65.0%Obama2,833 | 34.3%Romney1,496 | 0.7%Johnson31 | 4,360 | ||
| D | 63.7%Obama2,819 | 35.6%McCain1,576 | 0.7%Nader32 | 4,427 | ||
| D | 54.0%Kerry1,910 | 45.6%Bush1,613 | 0.4%Badnarik13 | 3,536 | ||
| D | 55.2%Gore1,763 | 43.7%Bush1,393 | 0.8%Nader25 | 3,191 | ||
| D | 58.0%Clinton1,962 | 35.5%Dole1,200 | 5.9%Perot201 | 3,385 | ||
| D | 50.8%Clinton1,696 | 40.3%Bush1,347 | 8.1%Perot272 | 3,339 | ||
| D | 50.8%Dukakis1,630 | 48.5%Bush1,557 | 0.7%Fulani23 | 3,210 | ||
| R | 49.1%Mondale1,537 | 49.9%Reagan1,561 | 1.0%Larouche32 | 3,130 | ||
| D | 53.9%Carter1,324 | 42.5%Reagan1,045 | 3.5%Anderson87 | 2,456 | ||
| R | 48.7%Carter1,116 | 49.2%Ford1,127 | 2.1%Camejo47 | 2,290 | ||
| R | 30.4%McGovern2,274 | 67.7%Nixon5,063 | 1.8%Schmitz138 | 7,475 | ||
| R | 35.1%Humphrey792 | 42.2%Nixon951 | 22.7%Wallace513 | 2,256 | ||
| D | 64.0%Johnson2,371 | 35.9%Goldwater1,329 | 0.2%Hass7 | 3,707 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1964–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | +28.1% |
| 1968 | −7.0% |
| 1972 | −37.3% |
| 1976 | −0.5% |
| 1980 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | −0.8% |
| 1988 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | +10.5% |
| 1996 | +22.5% |
| 2000 | +11.6% |
| 2004 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | +28.1% |
| 2012 | +30.7% |
| 2016 | +27.0% |
| 2020 | +25.6% |
| 2024 | +22.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,848 |
| 2018 | 5,690 |
| 2020 | 5,721 |
| 2022 | 5,905 |
| 2024 | 6,146 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Franklin City, a small independent city in Virginia's Coastal Plain, votes Democratic by wide margins—its 2024 presidential result of D+22.8 reflects a majority-Black electorate that has anchored the city's partisan lean for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.7 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 37.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.7 points.
A population of 8,250, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,245 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kemper County and Sharkey County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Franklin city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Franklin city, Virginia voted Democratic by 22.7 points (D+22.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,887 votes cast, 2,359 went Democratic and 1,476 went Republican.
When did Franklin city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Franklin city, Virginia voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Franklin city, Virginia?
Franklin city, Virginia has a population of 8,250 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Franklin city, Virginia?
Median household income in Franklin city, Virginia is $63,245 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Franklin city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Franklin city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.