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County record · fips 51680 · Virginia

Lynchburg CityVA

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+8.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/31
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+2.2
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
1928-71.0 ptsRepublicans
1932+66.3 ptsDemocrats
1912+52.0 ptsDemocrats
1952-31.8 ptsRepublicans
1948-26.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
79,497
College (BA+)
38%
Median income
$57,947
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
2%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

Amherst, VA · Bedford, VA · Campbell, VA