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County record · fips 51119 · Virginia

MiddlesexVA

Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+27.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.6
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
ElectionSwingToward
1928-58.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+53.8 ptsDemocrats
1904+43.3 ptsDemocrats
1952-41.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+30.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,847
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$75,060
2024 dollars
Non-white
22%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
34%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Essex, VA · Gloucester, VA · King and Queen, VA · Mathews, VA