Washburn, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Washburn, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 27.7 pts more Rep. than Wisconsin overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,912 | 48.6% | 2.7 pts (217 votes) | 8,045 | — | 3.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,762 | 49.8% | 0.6 pts (57 votes) | 9,567 | +2.3 pts | 1.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,693 | 51.5% | 4.3 pts (390 votes) | 9,112 | +4.9 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,699 | 50.6% | 2.7 pts (252 votes) | 9,287 | -7.1 pts | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,404 | 59.1% | 23.2 pts (2,120 votes) | 9,148 | -21.6 pts | 23.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,334 | 61.0% | 23.8 pts (2,467 votes) | 10,378 | +0.2 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,962 | 63.4% | 28.2 pts (3,095 votes) | 10,978 | -4.4 pts | 27.7 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 | 16,034 | 50.2% of population |
| 2004 | 16,126 | 59.3% of population |
| 2008 | 16,003 | 56.9% of population |
| 2012 | 15,847 | 58.6% of population |
| 2016 | 15,621 | 58.6% of population |
| 2020 | 16,623 | 62.4% of population |
| 2024 | 16,982 | 64.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washburn shifted 25.7 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
Washburn has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Washburn voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Washburn has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Washburn?
Washburn's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.6 points (57 votes) out of 9,567 total votes cast.
Has Washburn ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Washburn changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Washburn?
The widest margin on record for Washburn was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 28.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Washburn relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,978 votes were recorded in Washburn against a total population of 16,982 (64.6% 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 Washburn a presidential bellwether county?
Washburn has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).