Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, Maryland voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+22.9. Kamala D Harris received 27,260 votes and Donald Trump received 44,054 out of 73,332 total votes cast, a 2.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Washington, Maryland's political history?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Maryland has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 47.9 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Washington, Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Washington, Maryland has a population of 155,709 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 73.3% non-Hispanic white, 7.9% Hispanic, 11.6% Black. About 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $77,747.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Washington, Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Washington, Maryland are Hardin, Daviess, Vanderburgh. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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