Chesapeake city, Virginia: Professional Migration
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+3.8
2024 Margin
R+2.7%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
249K
Population
Chesapeake city, Virginia voted D+3.8 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 65,399 votes (51.09%). This represented a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
2.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+3.8
2020→2024 SwingR+2.7%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population249,422
Median Age
37.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
50.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$92,703(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
54.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
29.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
14.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.1%(65,399) | 47.3%(60,550) | D+3.8 | -2.7 |
| 2020 | 52.2%(66,377) | 45.8%(58,180) | D+6.5 | +7.7 |
| 2016 | 46.7%(52,627) | 48.0%(54,047) | R+1.3 | -2.3 |
| 2012 | 49.9%(55,052) | 48.8%(53,900) | D+1.0 | -0.2 |
| 2008 | 50.2%(53,994) | 48.9%(52,625) | D+1.3 | +16.1 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(38,744) | 57.1%(52,283) | R+14.8 | -6.6 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(33,578) | 53.2%(39,684) | R+8.2 | -7.3 |
| 1996 | 45.8%(28,713) | 46.7%(29,251) | R+0.9 | +7.9 |
| 1992 | 38.0%(23,495) | 46.7%(28,909) | R+8.8 | +13.6 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(18,828) | 60.9%(29,738) | R+22.3 | +1.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.0%(67,224) | 47.0%(59,657) | D+6.0 | -1.9 |
| 2020 | 53.9%(68,129) | 46.0%(58,154) | D+7.9 | -3.0 |
| 2018 | 54.6%(49,506) | 43.7%(39,632) | D+10.9 | +11.4 |
| 2014 | 48.7%(29,602) | 49.2%(29,899) | R+0.5 | -4.1 |
| 2012 | 51.7%(56,109) | 48.1%(52,182) | D+3.6 | -22.3 |
| 2008 | 62.5%(65,527) | 36.5%(38,304) | D+26.0 | +30.6 |
| 2006 | 47.1%(30,761) | 51.7%(33,772) | R+4.6 | +80.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.6%(37,892) | R+84.6 | -80.9 |
| 2000 | 48.2%(36,120) | 51.8%(38,833) | R+3.6 | +0.4 |
| 1996 | 48.0%(30,502) | 52.0%(33,032) | R+4.0 | -4.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56.1%(53,971) | 43.8%(42,147) | D+12.3 | +4.9 |
| 2017 | 53.1%(38,459) | 45.7%(33,108) | D+7.4 | +4.3 |
| 2013 | 48.7%(30,838) | 45.6%(28,855) | D+3.1 | +23.8 |
| 2009 | 39.6%(21,376) | 60.3%(32,518) | R+20.7 | -23.9 |
| 2005 | 50.3%(26,612) | 47.0%(24,885) | D+3.3 | +11.3 |
| 2001 | 45.8%(24,087) | 53.8%(28,328) | R+8.1 | +7.8 |
| 1997 | 41.2%(18,509) | 57.0%(25,636) | R+15.9 | +3.2 |
| 1993 | 40.0%(16,769) | 59.1%(24,733) | R+19.0 | -19.7 |
| 1989 | 50.3%(21,384) | 49.6%(21,076) | D+0.7 | -17.7 |
| 1985 | 59.2%(16,495) | 40.8%(11,364) | D+18.4 | -3.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(63.0%) | Bernie Sanders(19.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(74.1%) | Bernie Sanders(25.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(71.7%) | Hillary Clinton(27.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee