Tappahannock, Virginia — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Essex County, Virginia, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Essex County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 1,995 | 52.08% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 1,750 | 45.68% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 86 | 2.24% |
| Total Votes | 3,831 | 100% |
Essex County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 2,304 | 53.04% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 2,007 | 46.2% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 33 | 0.76% |
| Total Votes | 4,344 | 100% |
Essex County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 2,934 | 54.75% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 2,379 | 44.39% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 46 | 0.86% |
| Total Votes | 5,359 | 100% |
Essex County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 3,009 | 53.11% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 2,602 | 45.92% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 55 | 0.97% |
| Total Votes | 5,666 | 100% |
Essex County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 2,657 | 49.63% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 2,541 | 47.46% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 156 | 2.91% |
| Total Votes | 5,354 | 100% |