Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kentucky voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+50.3. Kamala D Harris received 1,533 votes and Donald Trump received 4,720 out of 6,341 total votes cast, a 4.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Kentucky's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kentucky has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The largest single-election swing was 58.9 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Kentucky has a population of 12,140 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 87.4% non-Hispanic white, 4.6% Black. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $61,616.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Kentucky are Appomattox, Wyoming, Fulton. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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