Question 1

How did Bristol City, Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bristol City, Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+39.7. Kamala D Harris received 2,231 votes and Donald Trump received 5,197 out of 7,479 total votes cast, a 0.8-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bristol City, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bristol City, Virginia has 31 presidential elections on record, spanning 1904 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The largest single-election swing was 45.0 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bristol City, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Bristol City, Virginia has a population of 16,849 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 84.5% non-Hispanic white, 2.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Black. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $50,404.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bristol City, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bristol City, Virginia are McCracken, Garland, Ohio. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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