Lexington city, Virginia
AkashicLexington city, VAHarrisD+26.4
2024 precinct map of Lexington cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lexington 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 | 62.0% | 1,795 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 35.6% | 1,030 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 16 |
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2 precincts · 2,895 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 | 62.0%Harris1,795 | 35.6%Trump1,030 | 0.6%Oliver16 | 2,895 | ||
| D | 64.8%Biden1,791 | 32.8%Trump906 | 1.7%Jorgensen48 | 2,762 | ||
| D | 61.4%Clinton1,514 | 31.1%Trump766 | 3.7%Johnson92 | 2,465 | ||
| D | 55.3%Obama1,486 | 42.6%Romney1,146 | 2.0%Johnson55 | 2,687 | ||
| D | 62.2%Obama1,543 | 36.9%McCain914 | 0.9%Nader22 | 2,479 | ||
| D | 57.0%Kerry1,340 | 41.8%Bush982 | 1.1%Badnarik27 | 2,349 | ||
| D | 49.0%Gore1,048 | 44.7%Bush957 | 4.8%Nader103 | 2,140 | ||
| D | 51.8%Clinton1,059 | 41.6%Dole850 | 5.5%Perot112 | 2,045 | ||
| D | 49.5%Clinton1,128 | 39.3%Bush894 | 10.0%Perot228 | 2,277 | ||
| D | 49.3%Dukakis997 | 49.1%Bush994 | 1.6%Fulani33 | 2,024 | ||
| R | 43.7%Mondale946 | 55.3%Reagan1,197 | 0.9%Larouche20 | 2,163 | ||
| D | 46.2%Carter963 | 45.9%Reagan956 | 7.9%Anderson164 | 2,083 | ||
| R | 46.4%Carter945 | 50.5%Ford1,027 | 3.1%Camejo63 | 2,035 | ||
| R | 21.1%McGovern992 | 77.3%Nixon3,626 | 1.6%Schmitz75 | 4,693 | ||
| R | 35.2%Humphrey734 | 56.1%Nixon1,170 | 8.7%Wallace181 | 2,085 | ||
| R | 43.9%Johnson2,498 | 55.9%Goldwater3,183 | 0.2%Hass10 | 5,691 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1964–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | −12.0% |
| 1968 | −20.9% |
| 1972 | −56.1% |
| 1976 | −4.0% |
| 1980 | +0.3% |
| 1984 | −11.6% |
| 1988 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | +10.3% |
| 1996 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | +15.2% |
| 2008 | +25.4% |
| 2012 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | +30.3% |
| 2020 | +32.0% |
| 2024 | +26.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,325 |
| 2018 | 4,018 |
| 2020 | 4,223 |
| 2022 | 4,193 |
| 2024 | 4,333 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Washington and Lee University and VMI, Lexington's electorate skews heavily toward the Democratic column despite its location in deeply rural Rockbridge County, with the 2024 presidential margin reaching nearly 27 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.0 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 56.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.4 points.
A population of 7,525, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,517 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Falls Church city and Clarke County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lexington city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lexington city, Virginia voted Democratic by 26.4 points (D+26.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,895 votes cast, 1,795 went Democratic and 1,030 went Republican.
When did Lexington city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Lexington city, Virginia voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Lexington city, Virginia?
Lexington city, Virginia has a population of 7,525 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lexington city, Virginia?
Median household income in Lexington city, Virginia is $84,517 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Lexington city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lexington city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.