Spokane County, Washington: True Battleground
Washington · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.9
2024 Margin
R+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
539K
Population
Spokane County, Washington voted R+4.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 145,338 votes (50.63%). This represented a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population539,339
Median Age
38.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$70,394(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
63.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.7%(131,163) | 50.6%(145,338) | R+4.9 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 46.0%(135,765) | 50.3%(148,576) | R+4.3 | D+4.0 |
| 2016 | 39.7%(93,767) | 48.1%(113,435) | R+8.3 | R+2.6 |
| 2012 | 45.3%(102,295) | 51.1%(115,285) | R+5.8 | R+4.6 |
| 2008 | 48.2%(105,786) | 49.3%(108,314) | R+1.1 | D+10.8 |
| 2004 | 43.2%(87,490) | 55.1%(111,606) | R+11.9 | R+3.4 |
| 2000 | 43.4%(74,604) | 51.9%(89,299) | R+8.5 | R+11.7 |
| 1996 | 45.0%(71,727) | 41.8%(66,628) | D+3.2 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(69,526) | 35.5%(59,984) | D+5.6 | D+5.8 |
| 1988 | 49.2%(68,520) | 49.4%(68,787) | R+0.2 | D+18.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0%(132,644) | 52.0%(143,680) | R+4.0 | D+4.9 |
| 2022 | 45.5%(100,719) | 54.3%(120,369) | R+8.9 | R+7.3 |
| 2018 | 49.2%(112,000) | 50.8%(115,508) | R+1.5 | R+0.0 |
| 2016 | 49.3%(113,717) | 50.8%(117,197) | R+1.5 | R+1.4 |
| 2012 | 49.9%(110,033) | 50.1%(110,372) | R+0.1 | D+12.4 |
| 2010 | 43.7%(78,984) | 56.3%(101,628) | R+12.5 | R+15.8 |
| 2006 | 49.8%(77,295) | 46.5%(72,209) | D+3.3 | D+6.8 |
| 2004 | 47.1%(94,446) | 50.6%(101,511) | R+3.5 | D+8.2 |
| 2000 | 42.9%(73,565) | 54.6%(93,633) | R+11.7 | R+18.9 |
| 1998 | 53.6%(67,901) | 46.4%(58,817) | D+7.2 | D+26.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3%(127,594) | 54.6%(153,974) | R+9.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 44.8%(131,734) | 54.8%(161,138) | R+10.0 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 45.9%(106,009) | 53.9%(124,576) | R+8.0 | D+5.0 |
| 2012 | 43.5%(95,354) | 56.5%(123,894) | R+13.0 | R+9.2 |
| 2008 | 48.1%(104,369) | 51.9%(112,570) | R+3.8 | D+3.7 |
| 2004 | 45.3%(90,581) | 52.8%(105,584) | R+7.5 | R+24.7 |
| 2000 | 57.9%(99,492) | 40.6%(69,848) | D+17.2 | D+10.6 |
| 1996 | 53.3%(84,740) | 46.7%(74,249) | D+6.6 | D+17.9 |
| 1992 | 44.3%(74,262) | 55.7%(93,269) | R+11.3 | R+24.8 |
| 1988 | 56.7%(80,678) | 43.3%(61,571) | D+13.4 | D+14.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab