Election Results and Trends in Chesapeake, VA
In the last Presidential election, Chesapeake, VA voted predominantly Democrat, with 52.2% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 45.7% of voters in Chesapeake voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Chesapeake is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 110th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Chesapeake ranks 228th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Chesapeake, Virginia, has displayed a tendency to favor Republican candidates in presidential elections for much of the last 25 years. The city supported Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016 and 2020). While the margins have varied, the consistent Republican voting pattern reflects the city's conservative-leaning electorate.
Local Elections
Chesapeake's city-level elections have generally reflected a conservative trend similar to the presidential elections. The city's local governance and municipal decisions often align with conservative principles, focusing on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and economic development. However, the nonpartisan nature of local elections has allowed some diversity in thought and leadership.
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