Kitsap, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Kitsap, Washington has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.7 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 50,302 | 48.9% | 3.8 pts (3,875 votes) | 102,857 | — | 1.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 60,796 | 51.3% | 4.4 pts (5,188 votes) | 118,453 | +0.5 pts | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 68,624 | 55.2% | 12.3 pts (15,327 votes) | 124,337 | +8.1 pts | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 67,277 | 54.5% | 11.7 pts (14,431 votes) | 123,367 | -0.6 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 63,156 | 50.8% | 11.4 pts (14,138 votes) | 124,317 | +0.6 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 90,277 | 56.9% | 18.1 pts (28,714 votes) | 158,672 | +6.3 pts | 0.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 91,731 | 58.5% | 20.8 pts (32,651 votes) | 156,872 | +2.7 pts | 2.7 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 | 232,720 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 241,960 | 49.0% of population |
| 2008 | 246,912 | 50.4% of population |
| 2012 | 254,339 | 48.5% of population |
| 2016 | 263,142 | 47.2% of population |
| 2020 | 275,832 | 57.5% of population |
| 2024 | 281,420 | 55.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kitsap shifted 17.6 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
Kitsap has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Washington'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 Kitsap voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kitsap 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 Kitsap?
Kitsap's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 4.0 points (3,875 votes) out of 102,857 total votes cast.
Has Kitsap ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kitsap has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kitsap?
The widest margin on record for Kitsap was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 21.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Kitsap relative to its population?
In 2024, 156,872 votes were recorded in Kitsap against a total population of 281,420 (55.7% 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 Kitsap a presidential bellwether county?
Kitsap has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).