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County record · fips 27163 · Minnesota

WashingtonMN

Democratic ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
D+9.1
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
2012
D+0.8
this countyMinnesotanational (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
1912+79.6 ptsDemocrats
1928+54.0 ptsDemocrats
1916-52.6 ptsRepublicans
1920-43.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+42.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
276,238
College (BA+)
49%
Median income
$115,345
2024 dollars
Non-white
23%
Rural
13%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Anoka, MN · Chisago, MN · Dakota, MN · Ramsey, MN · Pierce, WI · Polk, WI · St. Croix, WI