Question 1

How did Nelson, Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+7.5. Kamala D Harris received 4,298 votes and Donald Trump received 5,004 out of 9,388 total votes cast, a 2.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Nelson, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, Virginia has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. Democrats have won 31 and Republicans 8 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 59.9 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Nelson, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Nelson, Virginia has a population of 14,732 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 79.8% non-Hispanic white, 4.8% Hispanic, 11.0% Black. About 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $72,589.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Nelson, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Nelson, Virginia are Rappahannock, Jodaviess, Waldo. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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