HarrisDemocratic63.5%48,169TrumpRepublican34.8%26,385SteinIndependent0.4%340
D+28.7- Lead
- 21,784
- Total
- 75,909
- vs nation
- D+30.2
- Turnout
- 56.1%
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Newport News city, VA
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 56.1% of 135,950 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic65.4%53,099TrumpRepublican32.5%26,377JorgensenLibertarian1.8%1,438
D+32.9- Lead
- 26,722
- Total
- 81,203
- vs nation
- D+28.5
- Turnout
- 61.8%
ClintonDemocratic60.3%45,618TrumpRepublican33.7%25,468JohnsonLibertarian3.3%2,531
D+26.6- Lead
- 20,150
- Total
- 75,637
- vs nation
- D+24.6
- Turnout
- 57.1%
ObamaDemocratic64.3%51,100RomneyRepublican34.3%27,230OtherAll other candidates1.4%1,114
D+30.0- Lead
- 23,870
- Total
- 79,444
- vs nation
- D+26.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic63.9%51,972McCainRepublican35.3%28,667OtherAll other candidates0.8%656
D+28.7- Lead
- 23,305
- Total
- 81,295
- vs nation
- D+21.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.0%35,319BushRepublican47.4%32,208OtherAll other candidates0.6%425
D+4.6- Lead
- 3,111
- Total
- 67,952
- vs nation
- D+7.0
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic51.5%29,779BushRepublican46.7%27,006NaderGreen1.2%722
D+4.8- Lead
- 2,773
- Total
- 57,825
- vs nation
- D+4.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic51.0%27,678DoleRepublican42.5%23,072PerotReform5.7%3,090
D+8.5- Lead
- 4,606
- Total
- 54,288
- vs nation
- Even
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+28.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 184,2162024 5-year
- Median household income
- $69,6342024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 39.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 40.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+62.9 in 1912MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+37.1 in 1972MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Hampton city, VA · twin score 98.2
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 56.1%76,200 participants ÷ 135,950 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +24.9 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off versus state
- +1.1 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 31.2%–37.2%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 76,023 | 133,203 | 57.1% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 58,775 | 133,029 | 44.2% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 81,721 | 132,334 | 61.8% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 50,244 | 136,209 | 36.9% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 76,200 | 135,950 | 56.1% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
90 precincts · 75,909 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -218-Kiln Creek218-Kiln Creek | 2,217 | 1,301 | 69 | 3,587 | 61.8% | 36.3% | D+25.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -320-Watkins320-Watkins | 1,769 | 1,607 | 55 | 3,431 | 51.6% | 46.8% | D+4.7 |
| Precinct -107-Richneck107-Richneck | 2,130 | 1,050 | 60 | 3,240 | 65.7% | 32.4% | D+33.3 |
| Precinct -203-Charles203-Charles | 1,617 | 1,546 | 48 | 3,211 | 50.4% | 48.1% | D+2.2 |
| Precinct -112-Knollwood Meadows112-Knollwood Meadows | 1,717 | 1,387 | 54 | 3,158 | 54.4% | 43.9% | D+10.4 |
| Precinct -219-Deer Park219-Deer Park | 2,061 | 783 | 37 | 2,881 | 71.5% | 27.2% | D+44.4 |
| Precinct -111-Stoneybrook111-Stoneybrook | 1,809 | 870 | 53 | 2,732 | 66.2% | 31.8% | D+34.4 |
| Precinct -101-Denbigh101-Denbigh | 1,883 | 744 | 49 | 2,676 | 70.4% | 27.8% | D+42.6 |
| Precinct -102-Stoney Run102-Stoney Run | 2,057 | 588 | 30 | 2,675 | 76.9% | 22.0% | D+54.9 |
| Precinct -319-Saunders319-Saunders | 1,530 | 1,076 | 47 | 2,653 | 57.7% | 40.6% | D+17.1 |
| Precinct -110-Greenwood110-Greenwood | 1,793 | 732 | 47 | 2,572 | 69.7% | 28.5% | D+41.3 |
| Precinct -205-Deep Creek205-Deep Creek | 1,112 | 1,353 | 39 | 2,504 | 44.4% | 54.0% | R+9.6 |
| Precinct -220-Jenkins220-Jenkins | 1,517 | 939 | 39 | 2,495 | 60.8% | 37.6% | D+23.2 |
| Precinct -211-Palmer211-Palmer | 1,543 | 774 | 50 | 2,367 | 65.2% | 32.7% | D+32.5 |
| Precinct -216-Yates216-Yates | 1,308 | 921 | 52 | 2,281 | 57.3% | 40.4% | D+17.0 |
| Precinct -217-Riverview217-Riverview | 1,017 | 1,043 | 45 | 2,105 | 48.3% | 49.5% | R+1.2 |
| Precinct -311-Newmarket311-Newmarket | 1,457 | 513 | 31 | 2,001 | 72.8% | 25.6% | D+47.2 |
| Precinct -321-Hilton321-Hilton | 1,125 | 784 | 38 | 1,947 | 57.8% | 40.3% | D+17.5 |
| Precinct -202-Boulevard202-Boulevard | 900 | 883 | 26 | 1,809 | 49.8% | 48.8% | D+0.9 |
| Precinct -104-McIntosh104-McIntosh | 1,286 | 476 | 29 | 1,791 | 71.8% | 26.6% | D+45.2 |
| Precinct -316-South Morrison316-South Morrison | 1,108 | 622 | 27 | 1,757 | 63.1% | 35.4% | D+27.7 |
| Precinct -106-Reservoir106-Reservoir | 1,269 | 416 | 26 | 1,711 | 74.2% | 24.3% | D+49.9 |
| Precinct -315-Sedgefield315-Sedgefield | 807 | 680 | 37 | 1,524 | 53.0% | 44.6% | D+8.3 |
| Precinct -208-Hidenwood208-Hidenwood | 705 | 778 | 29 | 1,512 | 46.6% | 51.5% | R+4.8 |
| Precinct -109-Windsor109-Windsor | 926 | 501 | 34 | 1,461 | 63.4% | 34.3% | D+29.1 |
| Precinct -302-Briarfield302-Briarfield | 1,019 | 339 | 27 | 1,385 | 73.6% | 24.5% | D+49.1 |
| Precinct -204-Mariners' Museum204-Mariners' Museum | 802 | 476 | 31 | 1,309 | 61.3% | 36.4% | D+24.9 |
| Precinct -313-Reed313-Reed | 1,187 | 85 | 21 | 1,293 | 91.8% | 6.6% | D+85.2 |
| Precinct -212-Riverside212-Riverside | 590 | 618 | 29 | 1,237 | 47.7% | 50.0% | R+2.3 |
| Precinct -322-Warwick322-Warwick | 725 | 437 | 17 | 1,179 | 61.5% | 37.1% | D+24.4 |
| Precinct -113-Sanford113-Sanford | 508 | 553 | 26 | 1,087 | 46.7% | 50.9% | R+4.1 |
| Precinct -314-River314-River | 684 | 314 | 15 | 1,013 | 67.5% | 31.0% | D+36.5 |
| Precinct -303-Carver303-Carver | 700 | 264 | 23 | 987 | 70.9% | 26.7% | D+44.2 |
| Precinct -108-Katherine Johnson108-Katherine Johnson | 565 | 273 | 20 | 858 | 65.9% | 31.8% | D+34.0 |
| Precinct -310-Marshall310-Marshall | 724 | 64 | 13 | 801 | 90.4% | 8.0% | D+82.4 |
| Precinct -318-Wilson318-Wilson | 628 | 86 | 13 | 727 | 86.4% | 11.8% | D+74.6 |
| Precinct -309-Magruder309-Magruder | 594 | 69 | 9 | 672 | 88.4% | 10.3% | D+78.1 |
| Precinct -317-Washington317-Washington | 600 | 45 | 7 | 652 | 92.0% | 6.9% | D+85.1 |
| Precinct -304-Chestnut304-Chestnut | 567 | 64 | 11 | 642 | 88.3% | 10.0% | D+78.3 |
| Precinct -308-Jefferson308-Jefferson | 486 | 45 | 10 | 541 | 89.8% | 8.3% | D+81.5 |
| Precinct -201-Bland201-Bland | 370 | 153 | 15 | 538 | 68.8% | 28.4% | D+40.3 |
| Precinct -305-Downtown305-Downtown | 344 | 106 | 10 | 460 | 74.8% | 23.0% | D+51.7 |
| Precinct -312-Newsome Park312-Newsome Park | 413 | 27 | 7 | 447 | 92.4% | 6.0% | D+86.4 |
| Bland51700000201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Boulevard51700000202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Briarfield51700000302 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Carver51700000303 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Charles51700000203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Chestnut51700000304 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Deep Creek51700000205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Deer Park51700000219 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Denbigh51700000101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Downtown51700000305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Dunbar51700000306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Epes51700000102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Greenwood51700000110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Hidenwood51700000208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Hilton51700000209 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Huntington51700000307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Jefferson51700000308 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Jenkins51700000103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Kiln Creek (CD 02)2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Kiln Creek (CD 03)51700000218 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Lee Hall51700000108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Magruder51700000309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Marshall51700000310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| McIntosh51700000104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Nelson51700000210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Newmarket51700000311 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Newsome Park51700000312 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Oyster Point51700000105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Palmer (CD 02)2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Palmer (CD 03)51700000211 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Reed51700000313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Reservoir51700000106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Richneck51700000107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| River51700000314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Riverside51700000212 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Riverview51700000217 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sanford51700000213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Saunders51700000319 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sedgefield51700000315 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| South Morrison51700000316 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Warwick51700000215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Washington51700000317 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Watkins51700000320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Wellesley51700000204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Wilson51700000318 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Windsor51700000109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Yates51700000216 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +42.1% |
| 1896 | −20.5% |
| 1900 | +25.0% |
| 1904 | +33.8% |
| 1908 | +22.5% |
| 1912 | +62.9% |
| 1916 | +32.1% |
| 1920 | +8.5% |
| 1924 | +27.3% |
| 1928 | −22.9% |
| 1932 | +30.6% |
| 1936 | +62.5% |
| 1940 | +61.6% |
| 1944 | +48.4% |
| 1948 | +33.0% |
| 1952 | +6.0% |
| 1956 | −13.8% |
| 1960 | −7.5% |
| 1964 | +18.2% |
| 1968 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | −37.1% |
| 1976 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | −0.8% |
| 1984 | −21.1% |
| 1988 | −20.5% |
| 1992 | −1.7% |
| 1996 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | +28.7% |
| 2012 | +30.0% |
| 2016 | +26.6% |
| 2020 | +32.9% |
| 2024 | +28.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 3 House · 37 Senate · 2 Senate special · 12 governor
U.S. House
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U.S. Senate
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 122,314 |
| 2018 | 119,524 |
| 2020 | 123,230 |
| 2022 | 124,954 |
| 2024 | 127,042 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−1,306 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −26,700 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $46,016 in average income, against $63,744 for residents who stayed — 28% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean D+20.6 on average — 8.1 points more Republican-leaning than Newport News city, VA itself (D+28.7).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Hampton city, VA1,807D+39.8
- York County, VA561R+6.1
- Norfolk city, VA286D+41.3
- Virginia Beach city, VA261D+2.6
- James City County, VA227D+6.2
- Chesapeake city, VA167D+3.8
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Hampton city, VA1,796
- York County, VA609
- Virginia Beach city, VA293
- James City County, VA280
- Norfolk city, VA280
- Chesapeake city, VA188
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −2,707 |
| 2012 | −2,524 |
| 2013 | −719 |
| 2014 | −1,612 |
| 2015 | −2,523 |
| 2016 | −2,556 |
| 2017 | −2,367 |
| 2018 | −2,205 |
| 2019 | −575 |
| 2021 | −2,248 |
| 2022 | −1,683 |
| 2023 | −2,104 |
| 2024 | −1,571 |
| 2025 | −1,306 |
Home to one of the world's largest private shipyards, Newport News combines a majority-minority population with a heavy federal-contractor workforce, producing consistent double-digit Democratic margins in every recent presidential cycle.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 37.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.7 points.
A population of 184,216, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,634 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hampton city and Norfolk city.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Hampton city
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98.2twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
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97.2twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Clayton County
Georgia
96.3twin score
12-yr trendmedian agepopulation scale≠ 2004 margin
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newport News city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newport News city, Virginia voted Democratic by 28.7 points (D+28.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 75,909 votes cast, 48,169 went Democratic and 26,385 went Republican.
When did Newport News city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Newport News city, Virginia voted Republican was 1992.
How many people live in Newport News city, Virginia?
Newport News city, Virginia has a population of 184,216 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newport News city, Virginia?
Median household income in Newport News city, Virginia is $69,634 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Newport News city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newport News city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.