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County record · fips 23029 · Maine

WashingtonME

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Maine and national vote
2024 result
R+23.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+1.0
this countyMainenational (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
1964+73.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+47.8 ptsDemocrats
1932+42.3 ptsDemocrats
1972-41.4 ptsRepublicans
1968-35.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
31,331
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$56,024
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
26%

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

Neighbouring counties

Aroostook, ME · Hancock, ME · Penobscot, ME