County record · fips 17189 · Illinois
WashingtonIL
Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+58.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +59.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -48.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -36.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -36.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -35.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,627
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$78,224
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
99%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clinton, IL · Jefferson, IL · Marion, IL · Perry, IL · Randolph, IL · St. Clair, IL