Question 1

How did Jefferson, West Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, West Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+15.7. Kamala D Harris received 11,967 votes and Donald Trump received 16,573 out of 29,317 total votes cast, a 5.2-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Jefferson, West Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, West Virginia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 29 and Republicans 11 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 46.7 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Jefferson, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson, West Virginia has a population of 59,260 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 79.5% non-Hispanic white, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.7% Black. About 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $98,806.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Jefferson, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Jefferson, West Virginia are Porter, Clinton, McHenry. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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