Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Spotsylvania, Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+8.6. Kamala D Harris received 35,747 votes and Donald Trump received 42,531 out of 79,209 total votes cast, a 1.8-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Spotsylvania, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Spotsylvania, Virginia has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The largest single-election swing was 57.9 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Spotsylvania, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Spotsylvania, Virginia has a population of 146,603 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 61.0% non-Hispanic white, 13.4% Hispanic, 16.9% Black. About 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $112,738.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Spotsylvania, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Spotsylvania, Virginia are Harford, St. Mary'S, Anoka. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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