Who won Virginia in the 2000 presidential election?

Bush (Republican) carried Virginia in 2000, winning its 13 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Virginia have in 2000?

Virginia cast 13 electoral votes in the 2000 presidential election.

Did Virginia vote for the national winner in 2000?

Yes. Virginia backed George W. Bush, who won the presidency that year.

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2000

Virginia: Bush carries 13 EV.

Virginia cast its 13 electoral votes for Bush (Republican). National winner: George W. Bush (Republican) — Virginia voted with the national winner this cycle.

Reading the 2000 result in Virginia

Virginia backed Bush (Republican) in the 2000 presidential election, casting 13 electoral votes for the ticket. That placed Virginia with the eventual winner: George W. Bush went on to take the presidency, and Virginia was part of his column.

Virginia stayed in the Republican column for the 9th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1968. The region divided — North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia joined Virginia for the Republican ticket, while Maryland and District of Columbia did not. Over its 58 recorded presidential cycles, Virginia has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 33 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, George W. Bush finished with 271 of the 538 electoral votes to Al Gore's 266. Though George W. Bush won the Electoral College, Al Gore drew more of the national popular vote — 48.38% to 47.87%.

The 2000 national map

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