Clallam, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Clallam, Washington has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 10.8 pts more Rep. than Washington overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Washington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 16,251 | 50.4% | 7.7 pts (2,472 votes) | 32,230 | — | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,871 | 51.3% | 5.0 pts (1,822 votes) | 36,766 | +3.2 pts | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,470 | 50.5% | 3.3 pts (1,271 votes) | 38,519 | +8.4 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,580 | 48.8% | 0.4 pts (143 votes) | 38,066 | -3.0 pts | 14.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,794 | 47.6% | 2.8 pts (1,117 votes) | 39,457 | -3.4 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 24,721 | 50.2% | 3.4 pts (1,659 votes) | 49,264 | +6.5 pts | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 25,440 | 52.3% | 7.8 pts (3,808 votes) | 48,663 | +4.6 pts | 10.8 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 | 64,269 | 50.1% of population |
| 2004 | 67,411 | 54.5% of population |
| 2008 | 70,769 | 54.4% of population |
| 2012 | 71,766 | 53.0% of population |
| 2016 | 74,240 | 53.1% of population |
| 2020 | 77,365 | 63.7% of population |
| 2024 | 77,958 | 62.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clallam shifted 16.3 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
Clallam has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clallam voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clallam has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Clallam?
Clallam's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.4 points (143 votes) out of 38,066 total votes cast.
Has Clallam ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Clallam changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clallam?
The widest margin on record for Clallam was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Clallam relative to its population?
In 2024, 48,663 votes were recorded in Clallam against a total population of 77,958 (62.4% 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 Clallam a presidential bellwether county?
Clallam has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).