Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Benton, Washington voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+21.7. Kamala D Harris received 37,662 votes and Donald Trump received 59,555 out of 100,693 total votes cast, a 0.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Benton, Washington's political history?

Accepted Answer

Benton, Washington has 30 presidential elections on record, spanning 1908 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 61.9 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Benton, Washington?

Accepted Answer

Benton, Washington has a population of 212,905 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 64.6% non-Hispanic white, 25.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Black. About 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $89,874.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Benton, Washington?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Benton, Washington are Weld, Leavenworth, Iredell. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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