Benton County, Washington: null
Washington · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+21.7
2024 Margin
R+0.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
207K
Population
Benton County, Washington voted R+21.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 59,555 votes (59.15%). This represented a R+0.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.2
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.7
2020→2024 SwingR+0.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population206,873
Median Age
36.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,778(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
65.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
24.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.4%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.4%(37,662) | 59.1%(59,555) | R+21.7 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 37.6%(38,706) | 58.6%(60,365) | R+21.0 | +3.9 |
| 2016 | 31.5%(26,360) | 56.5%(47,194) | R+24.9 | +1.6 |
| 2012 | 35.1%(28,145) | 61.7%(49,461) | R+26.6 | -0.4 |
| 2008 | 36.0%(26,288) | 62.2%(45,345) | R+26.1 | +8.0 |
| 2004 | 32.2%(21,549) | 66.3%(44,350) | R+34.1 | -2.6 |
| 2000 | 32.6%(19,512) | 64.2%(38,367) | R+31.5 | -20.6 |
| 1996 | 38.6%(20,783) | 49.6%(26,664) | R+10.9 | +1.3 |
| 1992 | 31.3%(16,459) | 43.5%(22,883) | R+12.2 | +19.3 |
| 1988 | 33.7%(14,817) | 65.2%(28,688) | R+31.5 | +8.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7%(39,585) | 59.3%(57,714) | R+18.6 | +13.8 |
| 2022 | 33.7%(25,513) | 66.2%(50,108) | R+32.5 | -7.5 |
| 2018 | 37.5%(28,187) | 62.5%(46,938) | R+25.0 | -11.9 |
| 2016 | 43.5%(35,680) | 56.5%(46,397) | R+13.1 | +1.6 |
| 2012 | 42.7%(33,391) | 57.3%(44,828) | R+14.6 | +14.0 |
| 2010 | 35.7%(22,305) | 64.3%(40,230) | R+28.7 | -16.0 |
| 2006 | 42.5%(21,099) | 55.1%(27,369) | R+12.6 | +6.8 |
| 2004 | 39.2%(25,863) | 58.6%(38,690) | R+19.4 | +18.4 |
| 2000 | 30.1%(17,858) | 68.0%(40,314) | R+37.9 | -30.9 |
| 1998 | 46.5%(20,072) | 53.5%(23,052) | R+6.9 | +43.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.0%(35,632) | 63.8%(63,118) | R+27.8 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 36.0%(36,939) | 63.6%(65,170) | R+27.5 | -3.6 |
| 2016 | 38.0%(31,128) | 61.8%(50,730) | R+23.9 | +6.2 |
| 2012 | 35.0%(27,291) | 65.0%(50,757) | R+30.1 | +9.4 |
| 2008 | 30.3%(21,968) | 69.7%(50,635) | R+39.5 | -1.4 |
| 2004 | 30.1%(19,834) | 68.2%(44,895) | R+38.1 | -37.5 |
| 2000 | 48.7%(28,892) | 49.3%(29,245) | R+0.6 | +2.7 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(25,899) | 51.7%(27,682) | R+3.3 | +11.7 |
| 1992 | 42.5%(21,872) | 57.5%(29,614) | R+15.0 | +16.1 |
| 1988 | 34.4%(15,407) | 65.6%(29,333) | R+31.1 | -20.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(39.0%) | Bernie Sanders(32.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(78.3%) | Hillary Clinton(21.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.0%) | Ted Cruz(12.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(59.6%) | Hillary Clinton(38.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee