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County record · fips 13303 · Georgia

WashingtonGA

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Georgia and national vote
2024 result
R+1.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
34–6
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
2016
D+0.6
this countyGeorgianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1976+91.6 ptsDemocrats
1972-58.9 ptsRepublicans
1912+53.6 ptsDemocrats
1900+48.8 ptsDemocrats
1964-46.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,849
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$46,023
2024 dollars
Non-white
58%
Rural
64%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Baldwin, GA · Glascock, GA · Hancock, GA · Jefferson, GA · Johnson, GA · Wilkinson, GA