Spokane, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Spokane, Washington has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.1 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 | 89,299 | 51.9% | 8.5 pts (14,695 votes) | 172,089 | — | 14.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 111,606 | 55.1% | 11.9 pts (24,116 votes) | 202,587 | -3.1 pts | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 108,314 | 49.3% | 1.2 pts (2,528 votes) | 219,511 | +10.9 pts | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 115,285 | 51.5% | 5.8 pts (12,990 votes) | 223,830 | -4.8 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 113,435 | 49.9% | 8.7 pts (19,668 votes) | 227,246 | -3.5 pts | 27.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 148,576 | 50.3% | 4.3 pts (12,811 votes) | 295,430 | +5.0 pts | 24.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 145,338 | 50.6% | 4.9 pts (14,175 votes) | 287,082 | -0.6 pts | 24.1 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 | 418,803 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 435,268 | 46.5% of population |
| 2008 | 462,263 | 47.5% of population |
| 2012 | 475,447 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 496,889 | 45.7% of population |
| 2020 | 541,198 | 54.6% of population |
| 2024 | 555,947 | 51.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Spokane shifted 3.8 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
Spokane 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 Spokane voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Spokane 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 Spokane?
Spokane's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.2 points (2,528 votes) out of 219,511 total votes cast.
Has Spokane ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Spokane has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Spokane?
The widest margin on record for Spokane was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 12.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Spokane relative to its population?
In 2024, 287,082 votes were recorded in Spokane against a total population of 555,947 (51.6% 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 Spokane a presidential bellwether county?
Spokane 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%).