Graham, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −20.8% |
| 2008 | −10.7% |
| 2012 | −12.1% |
| 2016 | −24.9% |
| 2020 | −21.6% |
| 2024 | −20.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.4%Harris6,608 | 58.4%Trump10,051 | 3.1% | R+20.0 | D+1.6 | R+18.5 | 17,200 | |
| R | 37.4%Biden6,440 | 59.0%Trump10,168 | 3.6% | R+21.6 | D+3.2 | R+26.1 | 17,222 | |
| R | 33.4%Clinton4,108 | 58.3%Trump7,170 | 8.3% | R+24.9 | R+12.7 | R+27.0 | 12,302 | |
| R | 42.5%Obama4,922 | 54.6%Romney6,330 | 2.9% | R+12.1 | R+1.4 | R+16.0 | 11,589 | |
| R | 43.6%Obama4,662 | 54.4%McCain5,809 | 2.0% | R+10.7 | D+10.0 | R+18.0 | 10,682 | |
| R | 39.0%Kerry4,054 | 59.7%Bush6,215 | 1.3% | R+20.8 | — | R+18.3 | 10,402 |
Graham has expanded rapidly as affordable land drew families outward from Tacoma, producing a demographically young, working-class electorate that has trended competitive in recent Pierce County contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 24.9 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.0 points.
A population of 35,079, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $116,862 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Battle Ground and Johnstown.
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Graham, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5327785/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.