Island, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Island, Washington has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 1.9 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 | 16,408 | 49.7% | 4.9 pts (1,630 votes) | 33,003 | — | 11.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,754 | 51.2% | 4.0 pts (1,538 votes) | 38,559 | +1.2 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 22,058 | 52.3% | 6.2 pts (2,632 votes) | 42,159 | +10.4 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 21,478 | 51.0% | 4.4 pts (1,873 votes) | 42,099 | -1.8 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 20,960 | 48.9% | 5.8 pts (2,495 votes) | 42,876 | +1.8 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 29,213 | 54.2% | 12.0 pts (6,467 votes) | 53,925 | +6.1 pts | 7.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 29,595 | 56.4% | 16.5 pts (8,628 votes) | 52,449 | +4.6 pts | 1.9 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 | 71,886 | 45.9% of population |
| 2004 | 77,667 | 49.6% of population |
| 2008 | 78,375 | 53.8% of population |
| 2012 | 79,039 | 53.3% of population |
| 2016 | 81,692 | 52.5% of population |
| 2020 | 87,007 | 62.0% of population |
| 2024 | 86,478 | 60.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Island shifted 22.3 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
Island has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Island voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Island has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Island?
Island's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.1 points (1,538 votes) out of 38,559 total votes cast.
Has Island ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Island changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Island?
The widest margin on record for Island was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 17.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Island relative to its population?
In 2024, 52,449 votes were recorded in Island against a total population of 86,478 (60.7% 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 Island a presidential bellwether county?
Island has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).