Pend Oreille, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Pend Oreille, Washington has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 59.5 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 | 3,076 | 56.6% | 20.3 pts (1,103 votes) | 5,437 | — | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,693 | 59.6% | 22.3 pts (1,383 votes) | 6,198 | -1.2 pts | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,717 | 56.7% | 17.6 pts (1,155 votes) | 6,552 | +4.6 pts | 35.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,952 | 59.3% | 21.7 pts (1,444 votes) | 6,668 | -4.0 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,373 | 64.3% | 35.9 pts (2,439 votes) | 6,802 | -16.3 pts | 56.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,728 | 67.0% | 36.7 pts (3,135 votes) | 8,553 | +1.0 pts | 57.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,826 | 68.2% | 39.4 pts (3,365 votes) | 8,545 | -2.9 pts | 59.5 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 | 11,672 | 46.6% of population |
| 2004 | 12,244 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 12,985 | 50.5% of population |
| 2012 | 13,003 | 51.3% of population |
| 2016 | 13,131 | 51.8% of population |
| 2020 | 13,506 | 63.3% of population |
| 2024 | 14,332 | 59.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pend Oreille shifted 18.8 points toward the Republican 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
Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille?
Pend Oreille's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 18.4 points (1,155 votes) out of 6,552 total votes cast.
Has Pend Oreille ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pend Oreille has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pend Oreille?
The widest margin on record for Pend Oreille was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 40.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Pend Oreille relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,545 votes were recorded in Pend Oreille against a total population of 14,332 (59.6% 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 Pend Oreille a presidential bellwether county?
Pend Oreille 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%).