Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Minnesota voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+8.9. Kamala D Harris received 90,324 votes and Donald Trump received 75,271 out of 169,536 total votes cast, a 0.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Minnesota's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Minnesota has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008. The largest single-election swing was 57.1 points in 1912.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Minnesota has a population of 276,238 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 77.2% non-Hispanic white, 5.3% Hispanic, 5.6% Black. About 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $115,345.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Minnesota are Dakota, Chester, Bucks. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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