Okanogan, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Okanogan, Washington has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.4 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 | 9,384 | 63.4% | 34.1 pts (5,049 votes) | 14,796 | — | 42.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,636 | 59.0% | 20.4 pts (3,327 votes) | 16,342 | +15.9 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,798 | 52.2% | 7.0 pts (1,185 votes) | 16,870 | +13.6 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,221 | 54.7% | 12.5 pts (2,113 votes) | 16,846 | -5.7 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,610 | 56.2% | 19.4 pts (3,312 votes) | 17,091 | -7.9 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,840 | 55.6% | 13.8 pts (2,940 votes) | 21,282 | +6.6 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,555 | 55.7% | 14.9 pts (3,089 votes) | 20,732 | -1.3 pts | 34.4 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 | 39,566 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 38,847 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 40,235 | 41.9% of population |
| 2012 | 41,183 | 40.9% of population |
| 2016 | 41,579 | 41.1% of population |
| 2020 | 42,147 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 44,942 | 46.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Okanogan shifted 21.4 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
Okanogan has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Okanogan voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Okanogan has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Okanogan?
Okanogan's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.2 points (1,185 votes) out of 16,870 total votes cast.
Has Okanogan ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Okanogan has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Okanogan?
The widest margin on record for Okanogan was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 36.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Okanogan relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,732 votes were recorded in Okanogan against a total population of 44,942 (46.1% 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 Okanogan a presidential bellwether county?
Okanogan has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).