Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Tennessee voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+39.5. Kamala D Harris received 18,131 votes and Donald Trump received 42,299 out of 61,234 total votes cast, a 3.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Tennessee's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Tennessee has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916. The largest single-election swing was 62.2 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Tennessee has a population of 136,261 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 85.9% non-Hispanic white, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Black. About 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $62,809.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Tennessee are Cape Girardeau, Jessamine, Cabell. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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