Question 1

How did Washington, Kansas vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kansas voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+69.2. Kamala D Harris received 396 votes and Donald Trump received 2,263 out of 2,700 total votes cast, a 3.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Kansas's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kansas has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936. The largest single-election swing was 47.6 points in 1920.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kansas has a population of 5,533 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 89.9% non-Hispanic white, 4.9% Hispanic. About 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,482.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Kansas are Antelope, Polk, Ottawa. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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