Russell County, Virginia: Northern Rural Secular
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+67.4
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
26K
Population
Russell County, Virginia voted R+67.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,303 votes (83.44%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
10.6
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-3.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+67.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population25,781
Median Age
46.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$44,088(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
96.8%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
75.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.0%(2,172) | 83.4%(11,303) | R+67.4 | -3.9 |
| 2020 | 17.7%(2,373) | 81.3%(10,879) | R+63.5 | -4.8 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(2,330) | 77.8%(9,521) | R+58.7 | -21.8 |
| 2012 | 30.8%(3,718) | 67.7%(8,180) | R+36.9 | -24.2 |
| 2008 | 42.9%(4,932) | 55.6%(6,389) | R+12.7 | -4.7 |
| 2004 | 45.2%(5,167) | 53.2%(6,077) | R+8.0 | -11.5 |
| 2000 | 50.4%(5,442) | 46.9%(5,065) | D+3.5 | -13.6 |
| 1996 | 53.7%(5,437) | 36.6%(3,706) | D+17.1 | -5.4 |
| 1992 | 56.4%(6,480) | 33.9%(3,891) | D+22.5 | +5.3 |
| 1988 | 57.9%(6,222) | 40.7%(4,374) | D+17.2 | +9.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.2%(3,326) | 74.8%(9,885) | R+49.6 | +0.7 |
| 2020 | 24.8%(3,288) | 75.1%(9,962) | R+50.3 | -6.7 |
| 2018 | 27.6%(2,471) | 71.3%(6,379) | R+43.7 | -20.5 |
| 2014 | 37.6%(2,442) | 60.7%(3,947) | R+23.1 | +5.9 |
| 2012 | 35.5%(4,243) | 64.5%(7,714) | R+29.0 | -61.7 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(7,472) | 33.4%(3,773) | D+32.7 | +30.7 |
| 2006 | 50.8%(4,364) | 48.8%(4,193) | D+2.0 | +84.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 82.6%(3,381) | R+82.6 | -82.3 |
| 2000 | 49.9%(5,316) | 50.1%(5,348) | R+0.3 | -24.7 |
| 1996 | 62.2%(5,804) | 37.8%(3,528) | D+24.4 | +17.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.7%(1,673) | 81.1%(7,268) | R+62.5 | -8.3 |
| 2017 | 22.4%(1,506) | 76.7%(5,144) | R+54.2 | -21.1 |
| 2013 | 31.6%(1,914) | 64.8%(3,920) | R+33.1 | -8.3 |
| 2009 | 37.5%(2,895) | 62.4%(4,812) | R+24.9 | -13.6 |
| 2005 | 43.9%(3,431) | 55.2%(4,314) | R+11.3 | -32.7 |
| 2001 | 60.4%(4,507) | 38.9%(2,907) | D+21.4 | +21.3 |
| 1997 | 49.3%(3,687) | 49.1%(3,675) | D+0.2 | +22.1 |
| 1993 | 37.5%(2,644) | 59.5%(4,190) | R+21.9 | -35.8 |
| 1989 | 56.9%(4,955) | 43.1%(3,750) | D+13.8 | -15.2 |
| 1985 | 64.5%(4,622) | 35.5%(2,541) | D+29.1 | +7.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(54.6%) | Bernie Sanders(29.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(59.9%) | Bernie Sanders(38.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(84.1%) | Barack Obama(14.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee