County record · fips 51019 · Virginia
BedfordVA
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+50.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/39
59% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+3.4
this countyVirginianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +62.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +53.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -49.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +32.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -31.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
80,894
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$78,937
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
71%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Amherst, VA · Botetourt, VA · Campbell, VA · Franklin County, VA · Pittsylvania, VA · Roanoke County, VA · Rockbridge, VA · Lynchburg City, VA