Washington, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Washington, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.5 pts more Dem. than North Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,704 | 55.3% | 10.9 pts (535 votes) | 4,890 | — | 23.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,969 | 54.3% | 8.9 pts (485 votes) | 5,471 | -2.1 pts | 21.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,748 | 58.1% | 16.7 pts (1,078 votes) | 6,454 | +7.9 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,833 | 59.0% | 18.6 pts (1,211 votes) | 6,499 | +2.0 pts | 20.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,510 | 56.9% | 15.3 pts (946 votes) | 6,165 | -3.2 pts | 19.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,396 | 54.7% | 9.9 pts (615 votes) | 6,205 | -5.6 pts | 11.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 3,138 | 52.8% | 6.2 pts (370 votes) | 5,944 | -3.7 pts | 9.5 pts more Dem. |
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 | 13,695 | 35.7% of population |
| 2004 | 13,393 | 40.8% of population |
| 2008 | 13,300 | 48.5% of population |
| 2012 | 12,662 | 51.3% of population |
| 2016 | 12,070 | 51.1% of population |
| 2020 | 10,981 | 56.5% of population |
| 2024 | 10,654 | 55.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washington shifted 4.7 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 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other North Carolina Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Washington voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Washington has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Washington?
Washington's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 6.3 points (370 votes) out of 5,944 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 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 18.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Washington relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,944 votes were recorded in Washington against a total population of 10,654 (55.8% 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 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).