Election Results and Trends in Seattle, WA
In the last Presidential election, Seattle, WA voted predominantly Democrat, with 75.0% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 22.2% of voters in Seattle voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.8%. Based on these voting patterns, Seattle is considered a very liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 21st out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Seattle ranks 312th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Seattle has consistently supported Democrat presidential candidates. The city cast majority votes for Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore (2000), John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden in 2020. The trend solidifies Seattle's reputation as a stronghold for liberal and progressive politics.
Local Elections
At the local/city level, Seattle's leadership has also leaned liberal, with mayors like Paul Schell, Greg Nickels, Mike McGinn, Ed Murray, and Jenny Durkan. The Seattle City Council has had a strong presence of progressives, reflecting the city's left-leaning political climate.