Staunton city, Virginia
AkashicStaunton city, VAHarrisD+13.3
2024 precinct map of Staunton cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Staunton 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 | 55.7% | 7,592 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 42.4% | 5,778 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.5% | 74 |
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10 precincts · 13,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 55.7%Harris7,592 | 42.4%Trump5,778 | 0.5%Stein74 | 13,626 | ||
| D | 53.7%Biden6,981 | 43.8%Trump5,695 | 1.9%Jorgensen249 | 12,990 | ||
| D | 47.4%Clinton5,333 | 45.6%Trump5,133 | 3.7%Johnson419 | 11,255 | ||
| D | 51.1%Obama5,728 | 47.0%Romney5,272 | 1.9%Johnson210 | 11,210 | ||
| D | 50.6%Obama5,569 | 48.4%McCain5,330 | 1.1%Nader116 | 11,015 | ||
| R | 39.0%Kerry3,756 | 60.3%Bush5,805 | 0.7%Badnarik68 | 9,629 | ||
| R | 39.0%Gore3,324 | 57.3%Bush4,878 | 3.3%Nader278 | 8,514 | ||
| R | 37.5%Clinton3,162 | 53.7%Dole4,526 | 7.2%Perot605 | 8,435 | ||
| R | 30.9%Clinton2,851 | 54.0%Bush4,989 | 12.4%Perot1,146 | 9,232 | ||
| R | 29.5%Dukakis2,457 | 69.3%Bush5,775 | 1.2%Fulani102 | 8,334 | ||
| R | 24.5%Mondale2,012 | 74.9%Reagan6,137 | 0.6%Larouche47 | 8,196 | ||
| R | 33.5%Carter2,658 | 60.8%Reagan4,819 | 5.7%Anderson450 | 7,927 | ||
| R | 37.5%Carter2,951 | 59.5%Ford4,681 | 2.9%Camejo231 | 7,863 | ||
| R | 20.0%McGovern1,416 | 78.3%Nixon5,531 | 1.7%Schmitz121 | 7,068 | ||
| R | 23.9%Humphrey1,729 | 61.4%Nixon4,434 | 14.7%Wallace1,058 | 7,221 | ||
| R | 47.6%Johnson2,705 | 52.3%Goldwater2,969 | 0.1%Hass6 | 5,680 | ||
| R | 30.6%Kennedy1,233 | 69.2%Nixon2,789 | 0.2%Byrd10 | 4,032 | ||
| R | 21.7%Stevenson843 | 74.9%Eisenhower2,908 | 3.3%Andrews130 | 3,881 | ||
| R | 26.8%Stevenson945 | 73.1%Eisenhower2,578 | 0.1%Hallinan5 | 3,528 | ||
| R | 34.2%Truman914 | 49.5%Dewey1,323 | 16.3%Thurmond436 | 2,673 | ||
| D | 57.6%Roosevelt1,159 | 42.1%Dewey847 | 0.3%Thomas6 | 2,012 | ||
| D | 59.7%Roosevelt1,042 | 39.4%Willkie687 | 0.9%Thomas15 | 1,744 | ||
| D | 65.4%Roosevelt1,091 | 34.1%Landon568 | 0.5%Lemke9 | 1,668 | ||
| D | 63.5%Roosevelt988 | 35.4%Hoover551 | 1.0%Thomas16 | 1,555 | ||
| R | 41.7%Smith733 | 58.3%Hoover1,026 | 0.0% | 1,759 | ||
| D | 63.5%Davis1,022 | 34.1%Coolidge549 | 2.4%La Follette38 | 1,609 | ||
| D | 56.6%Cox931 | 42.9%Harding705 | 0.5%Debs9 | 1,645 | ||
| D | 61.3%Wilson511 | 37.3%Hughes311 | 1.3%Benson11 | 833 | ||
| D | 64.2%Wilson632 | 6.6%Taft65 | 29.2%Roosevelt287 | 984 | ||
| D | 55.9%Bryan514 | 37.8%Taft347 | 6.3%Debs58 | 919 | ||
| D | 70.5%Parker458 | 24.9%Roosevelt162 | 4.6%Debs30 | 650 | ||
| D | 57.9%Bryan612 | 35.5%McKinley375 | 6.6%Woolley70 | 1,057 | ||
| D | 50.8%Bryan713 | 39.6%McKinley556 | 9.6%Palmer134 | 1,403 | ||
| D | 58.9%Cleveland919 | 35.2%Harrison549 | 6.0%Weaver93 | 1,561 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +23.7% |
| 1896 | +11.2% |
| 1900 | +22.4% |
| 1904 | +45.5% |
| 1908 | +18.2% |
| 1912 | +57.6% |
| 1916 | +24.0% |
| 1920 | +13.7% |
| 1924 | +29.4% |
| 1928 | −16.7% |
| 1932 | +28.1% |
| 1936 | +31.4% |
| 1940 | +20.4% |
| 1944 | +15.5% |
| 1948 | −15.3% |
| 1952 | −46.3% |
| 1956 | −53.2% |
| 1960 | −38.6% |
| 1964 | −4.6% |
| 1968 | −37.5% |
| 1972 | −58.2% |
| 1976 | −22.0% |
| 1980 | −27.3% |
| 1984 | −50.3% |
| 1988 | −39.8% |
| 1992 | −23.2% |
| 1996 | −16.2% |
| 2000 | −18.3% |
| 2004 | −21.3% |
| 2008 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | +13.3% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,382 |
| 2018 | 16,446 |
| 2020 | 17,589 |
| 2022 | 18,121 |
| 2024 | 19,144 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Staunton, one of Virginia's 38 independent cities, delivered a 13-point Democratic margin in 2024 — a significant swing from its more competitive posture a decade ago, reflecting broader realignment among small urban centers in the Shenandoah Valley.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 57.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 58.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.4 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.3 points.
A population of 25,948, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,581 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Winchester city and Frederick County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Staunton city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Staunton city, Virginia voted Democratic by 13.3 points (D+13.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 13,626 votes cast, 7,592 went Democratic and 5,778 went Republican.
When did Staunton city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Staunton city, Virginia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Staunton city, Virginia?
Staunton city, Virginia has a population of 25,948 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Staunton city, Virginia?
Median household income in Staunton city, Virginia is $65,581 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Staunton city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Staunton city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.