Suffolk city, Virginia
AkashicSuffolk city, VAHarrisD+15.8
2024 precinct map of Suffolk cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Suffolk 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 | 57.1% | 30,597 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 41.3% | 22,112 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 199 |
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61 precincts · 53,545 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 | 57.1%Harris30,597 | 41.3%Trump22,112 | 0.4%Oliver199 | 53,545 | ||
| D | 57.8%Biden28,676 | 40.5%Trump20,082 | 1.5%Jorgensen724 | 49,642 | ||
| D | 53.8%Clinton23,280 | 41.6%Trump18,006 | 2.5%Johnson1,098 | 43,240 | ||
| D | 57.0%Obama24,267 | 41.9%Romney17,820 | 1.1%Johnson479 | 42,566 | ||
| D | 56.2%Obama22,446 | 43.0%McCain17,165 | 0.7%Nader297 | 39,908 | ||
| R | 47.3%Kerry15,233 | 52.1%Bush16,763 | 0.6%Badnarik193 | 32,189 | ||
| D | 50.6%Gore12,471 | 48.0%Bush11,836 | 0.8%Nader199 | 24,661 | ||
| D | 52.2%Clinton10,827 | 41.3%Dole8,572 | 6.1%Perot1,266 | 20,754 | ||
| D | 45.5%Clinton9,196 | 43.0%Bush8,697 | 10.6%Perot2,150 | 20,223 | ||
| R | 45.0%Dukakis8,080 | 54.3%Bush9,742 | 0.7%Fulani128 | 17,950 | ||
| R | 46.2%Mondale8,842 | 53.0%Reagan10,128 | 0.8%Larouche149 | 19,119 | ||
| D | 54.1%Carter9,064 | 42.8%Reagan7,179 | 3.1%Anderson522 | 16,765 | ||
| D | 59.2%Carter9,246 | 38.9%Ford6,066 | 1.9%Camejo297 | 15,609 | ||
| R | 37.0%McGovern4,827 | 60.6%Nixon7,904 | 2.4%Schmitz308 | 13,039 | ||
| D | 38.9%Humphrey5,218 | 25.2%Nixon3,378 | 35.8%Wallace4,802 | 13,398 | ||
| D | 51.9%Johnson1,579 | 48.1%Goldwater1,463 | 0.1%Hass2 | 3,044 | ||
| D | 65.7%Kennedy5,363 | 33.7%Nixon2,752 | 0.5%Byrd42 | 8,157 | ||
| D | 50.1%Stevenson3,595 | 47.0%Eisenhower3,370 | 2.9%Andrews207 | 7,172 | ||
| D | 55.9%Stevenson3,569 | 43.7%Eisenhower2,790 | 0.5%Hallinan31 | 6,390 | ||
| D | 64.9%Truman3,145 | 23.8%Dewey1,154 | 11.2%Thurmond544 | 4,843 | ||
| D | 74.8%Roosevelt2,740 | 25.1%Dewey920 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 3,663 | ||
| D | 83.6%Roosevelt2,623 | 16.3%Willkie512 | 0.0%Thomas1 | 3,136 | ||
| D | 86.1%Roosevelt2,838 | 13.8%Landon456 | 0.0%Lemke1 | 3,295 | ||
| D | 82.7%Roosevelt2,277 | 16.7%Hoover461 | 0.5%Thomas15 | 2,753 | ||
| D | 52.9%Smith1,374 | 47.1%Hoover1,222 | 0.0% | 2,596 | ||
| D | 77.6%Davis1,096 | 19.7%Coolidge278 | 2.7%La Follette38 | 1,412 | ||
| D | 72.3%Cox1,451 | 27.2%Harding545 | 0.5%Debs11 | 2,007 | ||
| D | 82.3%Wilson1,100 | 17.1%Hughes228 | 0.7%Benson9 | 1,337 | ||
| D | 78.8%Wilson1,024 | 9.5%Taft124 | 11.7%Roosevelt152 | 1,300 | ||
| D | 75.0%Bryan857 | 23.8%Taft272 | 1.1%Debs13 | 1,142 | ||
| D | 78.1%Parker678 | 21.4%Roosevelt186 | 0.5%Debs4 | 868 | ||
| D | 59.7%Bryan1,481 | 40.0%McKinley992 | 0.2%Woolley6 | 2,479 | ||
| D | 54.6%Bryan1,300 | 44.6%McKinley1,060 | 0.8%Palmer19 | 2,379 | ||
| D | 50.9%Cleveland1,763 | 42.7%Harrison1,477 | 6.4%Weaver221 | 3,461 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.3% |
| 1896 | +10.1% |
| 1900 | +19.7% |
| 1904 | +56.7% |
| 1908 | +51.2% |
| 1912 | +69.2% |
| 1916 | +65.2% |
| 1920 | +45.1% |
| 1924 | +57.9% |
| 1928 | +5.9% |
| 1932 | +66.0% |
| 1936 | +72.3% |
| 1940 | +67.3% |
| 1944 | +49.7% |
| 1948 | +41.1% |
| 1952 | +12.2% |
| 1956 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | +32.0% |
| 1964 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | +13.7% |
| 1972 | −23.6% |
| 1976 | +20.4% |
| 1980 | +11.2% |
| 1984 | −6.7% |
| 1988 | −9.3% |
| 1992 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | +10.9% |
| 2000 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | −4.8% |
| 2008 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | +15.1% |
| 2016 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | +17.3% |
| 2024 | +15.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 61,029 |
| 2018 | 62,897 |
| 2020 | 67,515 |
| 2022 | 71,095 |
| 2024 | 76,279 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Suffolk's vast land area — the largest by square miles among Virginia's independent cities — combines working farms and wetlands with expanding residential development, producing a majority-minority electorate that has leaned Democratic by double digits in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 72.3 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 23.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.8 points.
A population of 98,796, a 46% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,666 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Muscogee County and Cumberland County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Suffolk city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Suffolk city, Virginia voted Democratic by 15.8 points (D+15.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 53,545 votes cast, 30,597 went Democratic and 22,112 went Republican.
When did Suffolk city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Suffolk city, Virginia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Suffolk city, Virginia?
Suffolk city, Virginia has a population of 98,796 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Suffolk city, Virginia?
Median household income in Suffolk city, Virginia is $92,666 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Suffolk city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Suffolk city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 30 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.