Skagit, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Skagit, Washington has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 9.8 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 | 22,163 | 49.0% | 3.8 pts (1,731 votes) | 45,220 | — | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 26,139 | 50.0% | 1.9 pts (1,008 votes) | 52,230 | +2.1 pts | 9.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 30,053 | 53.8% | 9.6 pts (5,366 votes) | 55,886 | +11.8 pts | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 28,688 | 51.9% | 6.5 pts (3,617 votes) | 55,269 | -3.1 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 26,690 | 47.7% | 3.5 pts (1,954 votes) | 55,968 | -2.9 pts | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 38,252 | 52.1% | 7.5 pts (5,490 votes) | 73,423 | +3.9 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 36,956 | 52.6% | 8.8 pts (6,191 votes) | 70,256 | +1.4 pts | 9.8 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 | 103,420 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 109,030 | 47.9% of population |
| 2008 | 115,808 | 48.3% of population |
| 2012 | 117,714 | 47.0% of population |
| 2016 | 123,603 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 129,901 | 56.5% of population |
| 2024 | 132,736 | 52.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Skagit shifted 13.2 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
Skagit has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Skagit voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Skagit has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Skagit?
Skagit's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.0 points (1,008 votes) out of 52,230 total votes cast.
Has Skagit ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Skagit changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Skagit?
The widest margin on record for Skagit was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 9.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Skagit relative to its population?
In 2024, 70,256 votes were recorded in Skagit against a total population of 132,736 (52.9% 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 Skagit a presidential bellwether county?
Skagit has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Washington's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).