Whitman County, Washington, WA
Washington · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+8.9
2024 Margin
R+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2016
Voting Streak
48K
Population
Whitman County, Washington voted D+8.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 10,480 votes (52.33%). This represented a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+8.9
2020→2024 SwingR+1.1%
Voting StreakD since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population47,973
Median Age
26.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
50.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$49,345(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
73.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
8.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
46.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
7.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3%(10,480) | 43.4%(8,699) | D+8.9 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 52.9%(11,184) | 42.9%(9,067) | D+10.0 | D+5.9 |
| 2016 | 45.2%(8,146) | 41.1%(7,403) | D+4.1 | D+6.8 |
| 2012 | 46.5%(8,037) | 49.3%(8,507) | R+2.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2008 | 51.6%(9,070) | 46.1%(8,104) | D+5.5 | D+11.7 |
| 2004 | 46.0%(8,287) | 52.2%(9,397) | R+6.2 | D+9.2 |
| 2000 | 40.1%(6,509) | 55.5%(9,003) | R+15.4 | R+18.7 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(7,262) | 42.4%(6,734) | D+3.3 | R+3.6 |
| 1992 | 43.7%(7,637) | 36.8%(6,428) | D+6.9 | D+8.7 |
| 1988 | 48.3%(7,403) | 50.1%(7,680) | R+1.8 | D+18.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.7%(10,698) | 45.3%(8,856) | D+9.4 | D+9.6 |
| 2022 | 49.8%(7,824) | 50.0%(7,848) | R+0.1 | R+8.8 |
| 2018 | 54.4%(9,375) | 45.6%(7,875) | D+8.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 54.2%(9,527) | 45.8%(8,040) | D+8.5 | D+8.9 |
| 2012 | 49.8%(8,384) | 50.2%(8,463) | R+0.5 | D+13.4 |
| 2010 | 43.0%(5,776) | 57.0%(7,644) | R+13.9 | R+16.3 |
| 2006 | 49.4%(6,425) | 47.0%(6,115) | D+2.4 | D+7.6 |
| 2004 | 46.0%(8,152) | 51.2%(9,073) | R+5.2 | D+12.0 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(6,516) | 57.7%(9,281) | R+17.2 | R+26.0 |
| 1998 | 54.4%(6,937) | 45.6%(5,813) | D+8.8 | D+27.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.1%(10,087) | 48.7%(9,610) | D+2.4 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 51.6%(10,806) | 48.0%(10,056) | D+3.6 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 49.4%(8,727) | 50.4%(8,892) | R+0.9 | D+11.4 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(7,351) | 56.2%(9,421) | R+12.3 | R+9.3 |
| 2008 | 48.5%(8,363) | 51.5%(8,896) | R+3.1 | D+6.3 |
| 2004 | 44.0%(7,722) | 53.4%(9,365) | R+9.4 | R+24.5 |
| 2000 | 56.8%(9,113) | 41.6%(6,676) | D+15.2 | D+4.0 |
| 1996 | 55.6%(8,743) | 44.4%(6,981) | D+11.2 | D+13.7 |
| 1992 | 48.8%(8,459) | 51.2%(8,883) | R+2.4 | R+24.0 |
| 1988 | 60.8%(9,337) | 39.2%(6,026) | D+21.6 | D+31.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab