Lake Stevens, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | +8.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.8%Harris9,804 | 43.8%Trump8,288 | 4.5% | D+8.0 | R+3.3 | D+9.5 | 18,940 | |
| D | 53.6%Biden10,163 | 42.3%Trump8,025 | 4.2% | D+11.3 | D+6.5 | D+6.8 | 18,977 | |
| D | 47.5%Clinton6,524 | 42.7%Trump5,864 | 9.8% | D+4.8 | R+6.7 | D+2.7 | 13,727 | |
| D | 54.2%Obama6,782 | 42.7%Romney5,341 | 3.1% | D+11.5 | R+3.0 | D+7.7 | 12,516 | |
| D | 56.3%Obama6,435 | 41.8%McCain4,774 | 2.0% | D+14.5 | D+11.6 | D+7.3 | 11,433 | |
| D | 50.6%Kerry5,383 | 47.7%Bush5,069 | 1.7% | D+3.0 | — | D+5.4 | 10,628 |
Lake Stevens has roughly doubled in population since 2010, drawing exurban families priced out of Seattle's core. That rapid in-migration has made its electorate increasingly difficult to pin down in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.5 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.0 points.
A population of 40,253, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $122,336 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Marysville and Monroe.
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Lake Stevens, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5337900/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.