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County record · fips 36115 · New York

WashingtonNY

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the New York and national vote
2024 result
R+21.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+0.8
this countyNew Yorknational (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
1968-57.4 ptsRepublicans
1964+54.8 ptsDemocrats
1960+29.6 ptsDemocrats
2016-25.6 ptsRepublicans
1912+24.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
60,522
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$73,495
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
76%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Essex, NY · Rensselaer, NY · Saratoga, NY · Warren, NY · Addison, VT · Bennington, VT · Rutland, VT