Arlington Presidential Election Results: Trump's Vote Increases

ARLINGTON, VA — President Trump’s loss in Arlington on Tuesday was in contrast to his performance in 2016, as his share of the vote rose from 16.64 percent to 17.01 percent.

Arlington traditionally favors Democratic Party candidates, voting in 2020 to re-elect U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) and supporting the party's presidential ticket by a wide margin.

So how did Trump's support in Arlington compare with his vote totals in 2016, when he was running against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton?

According to results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Trump gained support in 2020, albeit by a slim margin.

In 2016, he earned 20,186 votes compared to 21,598 votes in 2020.

VDOE will continue to accept absentee ballots until 12 p.m., on Nov. 6. Results will be certified Nov. 16.

Tuesday's vote climaxed a heated battle for control of the White House, unfolding during a pandemic that killed nearly a quarter of a million Americans before Election Day.

Trump had struggled to overcome polling deficits in key states in the campaign’s final days. He ran strong as expected in rural areas, but lost support among other critical voting groups, including suburban women in several battleground states.

CNN reported in October that polling put Biden up by 25 points among women voters. According to the final 2016 pre-election polls, Clinton won women voters by 13 points among likely voters and 14 points among registered voters.