Washington, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Washington, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.1 pts more Dem. than Vermont overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 15,281 | 51.4% | 12.9 pts (3,833 votes) | 29,749 | — | 3.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 19,177 | 61.0% | 24.5 pts (7,716 votes) | 31,448 | +10.8 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 22,324 | 69.3% | 41.0 pts (13,195 votes) | 32,200 | +16.8 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 20,351 | 69.4% | 41.8 pts (12,258 votes) | 29,307 | +1.1 pts | 6.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 18,594 | 59.8% | 34.1 pts (10,601 votes) | 31,086 | -3.2 pts | 9.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 25,101 | 71.1% | 46.4 pts (16,394 votes) | 35,325 | +8.6 pts | 11.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 24,527 | 69.3% | 43.0 pts (15,200 votes) | 35,369 | -3.6 pts | 12.1 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 | 58,072 | 51.2% of population |
| 2004 | 59,081 | 53.2% of population |
| 2008 | 59,278 | 54.3% of population |
| 2012 | 59,407 | 49.3% of population |
| 2016 | 58,355 | 53.3% of population |
| 2020 | 59,770 | 59.1% of population |
| 2024 | 59,844 | 59.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washington shifted 30.6 points toward the Democratic 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 Vermont's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). 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 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 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 14.3 points (3,833 votes) out of 29,749 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 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 48.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Washington relative to its population?
In 2024, 35,369 votes were recorded in Washington against a total population of 59,844 (59.1% 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 Vermont's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).