Beaverton, Oregon
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +16.7% |
| 2008 | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +29.3% |
| 2016 | +38.5% |
| 2020 | +47.8% |
| 2024 | +46.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 71.2%Harris33,468 | 24.7%Trump11,616 | 4.0% | D+46.5 | R+1.3 | D+48.0 | 46,974 | |
| D | 72.3%Biden37,153 | 24.4%Trump12,560 | 3.3% | D+47.8 | D+9.4 | D+43.4 | 51,404 | |
| D | 63.4%Clinton27,685 | 24.9%Trump10,879 | 11.7% | D+38.5 | D+9.2 | D+36.4 | 43,676 | |
| D | 63.0%Obama19,416 | 33.7%Romney10,389 | 3.3% | D+29.3 | R+3.0 | D+25.4 | 30,814 | |
| D | 65.2%Obama25,682 | 33.0%McCain12,983 | 1.8% | D+32.3 | D+15.6 | D+25.0 | 39,366 | |
| D | 57.6%Kerry21,937 | 40.9%Bush15,580 | 1.4% | D+16.7 | — | D+19.2 | 38,056 |
Beaverton's electorate has shifted markedly over the past two decades as Intel's campus and affiliated employers drew a highly educated, ethnically diverse workforce into Washington County, pulling a historically competitive suburb toward consistent Democratic margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 47.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.5 points.
A population of 97,812, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $98,622 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Aloha and Frederick.
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Beaverton, Oregon. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4105350/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.