Amherst, Virginia — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Amherst County, Virginia, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Amherst County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 6,660 | 56.86% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 4,812 | 41.09% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 240 | 2.05% |
| Total Votes | 11,712 | 100% |
Amherst County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 7,758 | 61.11% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 4,866 | 38.33% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 71 | 0.56% |
| Total Votes | 12,695 | 100% |
Amherst County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 6,094 | 41.5% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 8,470 | 57.68% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 120 | 0.82% |
| Total Votes | 14,684 | 100% |
Amherst County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 5,898 | 39.49% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 8,865 | 59.35% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 174 | 1.16% |
| Total Votes | 14,937 | 100% |
Amherst County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 9,643 | 63.59% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 4,986 | 32.88% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 535 | 3.53% |
| Total Votes | 15,164 | 100% |