Klickitat, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Klickitat, Washington has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 28.6 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 | 4,557 | 55.7% | 18.3 pts (1,495 votes) | 8,180 | — | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,016 | 54.3% | 10.6 pts (980 votes) | 9,237 | +8.8 pts | 18.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,965 | 48.8% | 0.2 pts (21 votes) | 10,164 | +11.0 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,316 | 51.7% | 7.0 pts (718 votes) | 10,274 | -7.5 pts | 22.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,789 | 53.8% | 14.8 pts (1,595 votes) | 10,769 | -8.7 pts | 33.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,237 | 53.4% | 9.4 pts (1,278 votes) | 13,560 | +6.3 pts | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,178 | 52.8% | 9.3 pts (1,261 votes) | 13,607 | +0.1 pts | 28.6 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 | 19,204 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 19,232 | 48.0% of population |
| 2008 | 20,135 | 50.5% of population |
| 2012 | 20,638 | 49.8% of population |
| 2016 | 21,286 | 50.6% of population |
| 2020 | 22,820 | 59.4% of population |
| 2024 | 24,124 | 56.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Klickitat shifted 10.0 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
Klickitat has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Klickitat voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Klickitat has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Klickitat?
Klickitat's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (21 votes) out of 10,164 total votes cast.
Has Klickitat ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Klickitat changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Klickitat?
The widest margin on record for Klickitat was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Klickitat relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,607 votes were recorded in Klickitat against a total population of 24,124 (56.4% 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 Klickitat a presidential bellwether county?
Klickitat has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).