Winchester city, Virginia
AkashicWinchester city, VAHarrisD+9.7
2024 precinct map of Winchester cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Winchester 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 | 53.9% | 6,407 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 44.2% | 5,252 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 65 |
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12 precincts · 11,894 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 | 53.9%Harris6,407 | 44.2%Trump5,252 | 0.5%Oliver65 | 11,894 | ||
| D | 54.6%Biden6,610 | 43.1%Trump5,221 | 1.8%Jorgensen213 | 12,106 | ||
| D | 48.4%Clinton5,164 | 44.9%Trump4,790 | 3.8%Johnson400 | 10,665 | ||
| D | 49.5%Obama5,094 | 48.0%Romney4,946 | 2.5%Johnson256 | 10,296 | ||
| D | 52.0%Obama5,268 | 46.7%McCain4,725 | 1.3%Nader133 | 10,126 | ||
| R | 42.5%Kerry3,967 | 56.5%Bush5,283 | 1.0%Badnarik93 | 9,343 | ||
| R | 42.1%Gore3,318 | 54.7%Bush4,314 | 2.7%Nader209 | 7,886 | ||
| R | 41.9%Clinton3,027 | 51.0%Dole3,681 | 6.0%Perot434 | 7,222 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton2,768 | 49.8%Bush3,833 | 13.6%Perot1,048 | 7,701 | ||
| R | 33.5%Dukakis2,300 | 65.5%Bush4,497 | 0.9%Fulani65 | 6,862 | ||
| R | 28.9%Mondale2,064 | 70.7%Reagan5,055 | 0.5%Larouche33 | 7,152 | ||
| R | 30.3%Carter2,006 | 64.0%Reagan4,240 | 5.7%Anderson377 | 6,623 | ||
| R | 36.2%Carter2,346 | 62.8%Ford4,075 | 1.0%Camejo63 | 6,484 | ||
| R | 23.1%McGovern1,418 | 75.5%Nixon4,647 | 1.4%Schmitz86 | 6,151 | ||
| R | 28.1%Humphrey1,360 | 55.8%Nixon2,695 | 16.1%Wallace778 | 4,833 | ||
| D | 50.8%Johnson2,254 | 49.1%Goldwater2,180 | 0.1%Hass3 | 4,437 | ||
| R | 33.9%Kennedy1,203 | 65.6%Nixon2,326 | 0.5%Byrd16 | 3,545 | ||
| R | 27.6%Stevenson945 | 69.5%Eisenhower2,375 | 2.9%Andrews99 | 3,419 | ||
| R | 30.7%Stevenson1,055 | 69.2%Eisenhower2,375 | 0.1%Hallinan2 | 3,432 | ||
| R | 35.1%Truman894 | 50.0%Dewey1,272 | 14.9%Thurmond380 | 2,546 | ||
| R | 47.6%Roosevelt1,000 | 52.1%Dewey1,095 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,102 | ||
| D | 53.9%Roosevelt1,114 | 45.7%Willkie945 | 0.4%Thomas8 | 2,067 | ||
| D | 59.2%Roosevelt1,096 | 40.1%Landon743 | 0.6%Lemke12 | 1,851 | ||
| D | 61.7%Roosevelt1,179 | 36.5%Hoover698 | 1.7%Thomas33 | 1,910 | ||
| R | 40.5%Smith794 | 59.5%Hoover1,168 | 0.0% | 1,962 | ||
| D | 65.2%Davis820 | 33.4%Coolidge420 | 1.4%La Follette18 | 1,258 | ||
| D | 56.6%Cox736 | 41.5%Harding540 | 1.8%Debs24 | 1,300 | ||
| D | 68.4%Wilson468 | 28.7%Hughes196 | 2.9%Benson20 | 684 | ||
| D | 66.0%Wilson447 | 20.8%Taft141 | 13.1%Roosevelt89 | 677 | ||
| D | 60.3%Bryan449 | 35.8%Taft266 | 3.9%Debs29 | 744 | ||
| D | 71.2%Parker394 | 26.4%Roosevelt146 | 2.4%Debs13 | 553 | ||
| D | 57.7%Bryan593 | 41.2%McKinley423 | 1.1%Woolley11 | 1,027 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan490 | 45.3%McKinley447 | 5.0%Palmer49 | 986 | ||
| D | 54.0%Cleveland579 | 43.7%Harrison468 | 2.3%Weaver25 | 1,072 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +10.4% |
| 1896 | +4.4% |
| 1900 | +16.6% |
| 1904 | +44.8% |
| 1908 | +24.6% |
| 1912 | +45.2% |
| 1916 | +39.8% |
| 1920 | +15.1% |
| 1924 | +31.8% |
| 1928 | −19.1% |
| 1932 | +25.2% |
| 1936 | +19.1% |
| 1940 | +8.2% |
| 1944 | −4.5% |
| 1948 | −14.8% |
| 1952 | −38.5% |
| 1956 | −41.8% |
| 1960 | −31.7% |
| 1964 | +1.7% |
| 1968 | −27.6% |
| 1972 | −52.5% |
| 1976 | −26.7% |
| 1980 | −33.7% |
| 1984 | −41.8% |
| 1988 | −32.0% |
| 1992 | −13.8% |
| 1996 | −9.1% |
| 2000 | −12.6% |
| 2004 | −14.1% |
| 2008 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | +11.5% |
| 2024 | +9.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,940 |
| 2018 | 16,533 |
| 2020 | 17,594 |
| 2022 | 18,275 |
| 2024 | 18,996 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Winchester, one of Virginia's oldest independent cities, has shifted noticeably leftward over the past decade, posting a D+9.8 margin in 2024 — a significant departure from its historically Republican-leaning Shenandoah Valley surroundings.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 45.2 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 52.5 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 9.7 points.
A population of 27,913, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,974 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Staunton city and DuPage County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Winchester city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Winchester city, Virginia voted Democratic by 9.7 points (D+9.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 11,894 votes cast, 6,407 went Democratic and 5,252 went Republican.
When did Winchester city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Winchester city, Virginia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Winchester city, Virginia?
Winchester city, Virginia has a population of 27,913 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Winchester city, Virginia?
Median household income in Winchester city, Virginia is $63,974 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Winchester city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Winchester city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.