Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+53.3. Kamala D Harris received 6,772 votes and Donald Trump received 22,455 out of 29,412 total votes cast, a 0.8-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Virginia's political history?

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Washington, Virginia has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 45.4 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Virginia has a population of 53,926 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.1% non-Hispanic white, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. About 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $64,552.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Virginia are Tioga, Wabash, Franklin. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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