San Juan, Washington — Presidential Election Results
San Juan, Washington has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.6 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 | 4,426 | 52.5% | 16.9 pts (1,421 votes) | 8,424 | — | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 6,589 | 65.3% | 32.7 pts (3,299 votes) | 10,088 | +14.3 pts | 26.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,374 | 70.0% | 41.9 pts (4,416 votes) | 10,531 | +9.3 pts | 25.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,125 | 67.3% | 37.9 pts (4,014 votes) | 10,594 | -3.5 pts | 24.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 7,172 | 66.6% | 41.6 pts (4,484 votes) | 10,774 | +6.3 pts | 27.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,725 | 73.7% | 50.5 pts (6,668 votes) | 13,197 | +6.7 pts | 32.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 9,539 | 73.3% | 51.1 pts (6,649 votes) | 13,006 | +1.3 pts | 34.6 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 | 14,120 | 59.7% of population |
| 2004 | 15,071 | 66.9% of population |
| 2008 | 15,590 | 67.5% of population |
| 2012 | 15,848 | 66.8% of population |
| 2016 | 16,309 | 66.1% of population |
| 2020 | 17,826 | 74.0% of population |
| 2024 | 18,668 | 69.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in San Juan shifted 34.4 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
San Juan 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 San Juan voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, San Juan 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 San Juan?
San Juan's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 19.1 points (1,421 votes) out of 8,424 total votes cast.
Has San Juan ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- San Juan has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in San Juan?
The widest margin on record for San Juan was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 53.5 points.
How many votes were cast in San Juan relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,006 votes were recorded in San Juan against a total population of 18,668 (69.7% 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 San Juan a presidential bellwether county?
San Juan 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%).