Question 1

How did Washington, Rhode Island vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Rhode Island voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+14.9. Kamala D Harris received 42,589 votes and Donald Trump received 31,247 out of 76,036 total votes cast, a 4.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Rhode Island's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Rhode Island has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The largest single-election swing was 45.1 points in 1964.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Rhode Island has a population of 130,344 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 88.9% non-Hispanic white, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Black. About 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $106,638.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Rhode Island are Newport, Grafton, Bristol. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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