Politics
The Charlottesville area leans towards the Democratic party. Like many college towns, the city of Charlottesville is a Democratic stronghold, while the rural areas outside of Charlottesville and Ablemarle County are more conservative.
The Charlottesville area is located in Virginia's 5th congressional district, represented by Robert Hurt. The district has a Cook PVI of R+5. The previous representative, Tom Perriello, is a resident of the town of Ivy, located in Ablemarle county just west of Charlottesville.
| Year | GOP | DEM | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39.6% 39,701 | 59.2% 59,247 | 1.2% 1.208 |
| 2004 | 47.4% 39,928 | 51.5% 43,374 | 1.2% 909 |
| 2000 | 48.7% 33,575 | 45.7% 32,129 | 6.4% 4,524 |
| 1996 | 45.0% 27,115 | 48.0% 28,903 | 6.9% 4,178 |
| 1992 | 41.4% 25,834 | 45.9% 28,644 | 12.7% 7,979 |
| 1988 | 54.6% 28,117 | 44.2% 22,767 | 1.3% 653 |
| 1984 | 59.3% 28,642 | 40.2% 19.142 | 0.5% 247 |
| 1980 | 48.2% 21,504 | 42.4% 18,918 | 9.6% 4,213 |
| 1976 | 49.9% 19,664 | 48.9% 18,892 | 2.2% 872 |
| 1972 | 61.6% 19,222 | 36.7% 11,452 | 1.8% 551 |
| 1968 | 48.4% 13.012 | 30.0% 8,030 | 21.7% 5,841 |
| 1964 | 46.6% 10,023 | 52.9% 11,370 | 0.5% 98 |
| 1960 | 54.1% 8,897 | 45.0% 7,404 | 0.9% 149 |
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