Kent, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +11.7% |
| 2008 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | +24.8% |
| 2016 | +29.6% |
| 2020 | +32.3% |
| 2024 | +24.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.3%Harris29,880 | 36.0%Trump17,831 | 3.7% | D+24.3 | R+7.9 | D+25.8 | 49,549 | |
| D | 64.8%Biden36,470 | 32.5%Trump18,302 | 2.7% | D+32.3 | D+2.7 | D+27.8 | 56,307 | |
| D | 61.3%Clinton26,202 | 31.7%Trump13,544 | 7.0% | D+29.6 | D+4.8 | D+27.5 | 42,760 | |
| D | 61.0%Obama26,447 | 36.1%Romney15,677 | 2.9% | D+24.8 | D+0.9 | D+21.0 | 43,388 | |
| D | 61.1%Obama24,596 | 37.2%McCain14,985 | 1.6% | D+23.9 | D+12.2 | D+16.6 | 40,240 | |
| D | 55.2%Kerry22,019 | 43.5%Bush17,353 | 1.3% | D+11.7 | — | D+14.2 | 39,900 |
Kent's population is roughly 60% nonwhite, driven by large Southeast Asian and Latino communities, making it one of the most diverse cities in Washington — a demographic shift that has steadily reshaped its electoral composition over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.3 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 24.3 points.
A population of 135,603, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,302 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Federal Way and Renton.
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Kent, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5335415/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.