Walla Walla, Washington — Presidential Election Results
Walla Walla, Washington has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.2 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 | 13,304 | 62.3% | 28.6 pts (6,116 votes) | 21,362 | — | 35.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,323 | 62.5% | 26.5 pts (6,066 votes) | 22,925 | +3.0 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,182 | 57.4% | 16.6 pts (4,101 votes) | 24,727 | +10.0 pts | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,648 | 58.3% | 19.4 pts (4,880 votes) | 25,108 | -3.1 pts | 35.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,651 | 53.7% | 15.6 pts (3,957 votes) | 25,419 | +3.0 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,400 | 52.5% | 8.7 pts (2,710 votes) | 31,261 | +7.9 pts | 28.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,476 | 52.3% | 8.0 pts (2,370 votes) | 29,568 | +0.7 pts | 27.2 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 | 55,178 | 38.7% of population |
| 2004 | 56,652 | 40.5% of population |
| 2008 | 57,315 | 43.1% of population |
| 2012 | 59,329 | 42.3% of population |
| 2016 | 60,008 | 42.4% of population |
| 2020 | 62,629 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 62,068 | 47.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Walla Walla shifted 21.6 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
Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 8.3 points (2,370 votes) out of 29,568 total votes cast.
Has Walla Walla ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Walla Walla has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Walla Walla?
The widest margin on record for Walla Walla was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 29.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Walla Walla relative to its population?
In 2024, 29,568 votes were recorded in Walla Walla against a total population of 62,068 (47.6% 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 Walla Walla a presidential bellwether county?
Walla Walla 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%).