Washington, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Washington, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 69.2 pts more Rep. than Illinois overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,353 | 61.0% | 24.0 pts (1,715 votes) | 7,138 | — | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,072 | 62.6% | 25.7 pts (2,086 votes) | 8,104 | -1.4 pts | 36.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,473 | 56.4% | 14.3 pts (1,131 votes) | 7,932 | +11.4 pts | 39.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,792 | 64.7% | 31.6 pts (2,342 votes) | 7,405 | -17.9 pts | 49.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,571 | 75.0% | 55.5 pts (4,123 votes) | 7,427 | -26.4 pts | 76.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,115 | 77.4% | 56.6 pts (4,474 votes) | 7,902 | +1.1 pts | 75.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,892 | 77.9% | 57.2 pts (4,328 votes) | 7,562 | -0.4 pts | 69.2 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,162 | 47.1% of population |
| 2004 | 15,106 | 53.6% of population |
| 2008 | 14,855 | 53.4% of population |
| 2012 | 14,599 | 50.7% of population |
| 2016 | 14,179 | 52.4% of population |
| 2020 | 13,731 | 57.5% of population |
| 2024 | 13,535 | 55.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washington shifted 33.5 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Washington has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Washington voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Washington has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Washington?
Washington's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 14.5 points (1,131 votes) out of 7,932 total votes cast.
Has Washington ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Washington has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Washington?
The widest margin on record for Washington was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 58.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Washington relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,562 votes were recorded in Washington against a total population of 13,535 (55.9% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Washington a presidential bellwether county?
Washington has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).