Election Results and Trends in Spokane, WA
In the last Presidential election, Spokane, WA voted predominantly Republican, with 50.3% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 46.0% of voters in Spokane voted for Biden, and other parties voting 3.8%. Based on these voting patterns, Spokane is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 66th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Spokane ranks 277th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Spokane County, where Spokane City resides, is historically known for leaning conservative. In the 1996 and 2000 elections, voters supported Republican candidates Bob Dole and George W. Bush. The trend continued in favor of Republicans, with Bush in 2004, McCain in 2008, Romney in 2012, and Trump in 2016 and 2020. While statewide results in Washington often favor Democrats, Spokane has consistently preferred Republican presidential candidates over the last 25 years.
Local Elections
Spokane's city elections have shown a more mixed trend. While the area often leans conservative, the city has elected Democrat and Republican mayors and council members. Local elections in Spokane are officially nonpartisan, but party affiliations are often known. Focusing on local issues and candidates' stances on them rather than strict party alignment has allowed for a more diverse political landscape within the city.
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