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County record · fips 53043 · Washington

LincolnWA

Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The source double-counts this county's total vote in 1900, so third-party votes and turnout are unknown for those years. Two-party figures are unaffected.

The Long Record

34 elections against the Washington and national vote
2024 result
R+51.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/34
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+3.5
this countyWashingtonnational (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+62.5 ptsDemocrats
1904-47.9 ptsRepublicans
1920-46.1 ptsRepublicans
1896+43.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+41.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,489
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$71,512
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
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

Adams, WA · Ferry, WA · Grant, WA · Okanogan, WA · Spokane, WA · Stevens, WA · Whitman, WA