Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Missouri voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+65.2. Kamala D Harris received 1,747 votes and Donald Trump received 8,424 out of 10,237 total votes cast, a 2.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Missouri's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Missouri has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 18 and Republicans 22 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 42.9 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Missouri has a population of 23,470 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.8% non-Hispanic white, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. About 12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $56,043.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Missouri are Clay, Cannon, Randolph. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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