Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Chesapeake City, Virginia voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+3.8. Kamala D Harris received 65,399 votes and Donald Trump received 60,550 out of 127,493 total votes cast, a 2.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Chesapeake City, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Chesapeake City, Virginia has 16 presidential elections on record, spanning 1964 to 2024. Democrats have won 7 and Republicans 9 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 54.9 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Chesapeake City, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Chesapeake City, Virginia has a population of 252,583 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 53.8% non-Hispanic white, 7.7% Hispanic, 29.1% Black. About 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $95,373.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Chesapeake City, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Chesapeake City, Virginia are Kent, Suffolk City, Virginia Beach City. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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