Washington, Maine — Presidential Election Results
Washington, Maine has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 30.5 pts more Rep. than Maine overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,958 | 50.7% | 8.0 pts (1,257 votes) | 15,708 | — | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,207 | 49.8% | 1.3 pts (209 votes) | 16,496 | +7.3 pts | 9.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,246 | 49.5% | 1.0 pts (169 votes) | 16,654 | +2.3 pts | 16.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,803 | 49.3% | 1.6 pts (253 votes) | 15,836 | +0.6 pts | 14.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,093 | 55.6% | 18.4 pts (3,018 votes) | 16,365 | -21.5 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,194 | 58.0% | 19.5 pts (3,433 votes) | 17,570 | -0.4 pts | 29.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,001 | 61.0% | 23.5 pts (4,238 votes) | 18,046 | -3.6 pts | 30.5 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 | 33,876 | 46.4% of population |
| 2004 | 33,474 | 49.3% of population |
| 2008 | 33,289 | 50.0% of population |
| 2012 | 32,543 | 48.7% of population |
| 2016 | 31,603 | 51.8% of population |
| 2020 | 31,108 | 56.5% of population |
| 2024 | 31,383 | 57.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washington shifted 15.3 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 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). 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 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 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 Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.0 points (169 votes) out of 16,654 total votes cast.
Has Washington ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Washington changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Washington?
The widest margin on record for Washington was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 23.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Washington relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,046 votes were recorded in Washington against a total population of 31,383 (57.5% 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 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Maine's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).