Bothell West, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +15.2% |
| 2008 | +26.4% |
| 2012 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | +35.1% |
| 2020 | +39.6% |
| 2024 | +36.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.1%Harris6,925 | 29.3%Trump3,072 | 4.5% | D+36.8 | R+2.8 | D+38.3 | 10,473 | |
| D | 68.1%Biden7,821 | 28.5%Trump3,271 | 3.4% | D+39.6 | D+4.5 | D+35.2 | 11,485 | |
| D | 63.5%Clinton5,790 | 28.3%Trump2,583 | 8.2% | D+35.1 | D+11.1 | D+33.1 | 9,125 | |
| D | 60.4%Obama5,219 | 36.4%Romney3,146 | 3.1% | D+24.0 | R+2.4 | D+20.1 | 8,637 | |
| D | 62.3%Obama5,001 | 35.9%McCain2,881 | 1.8% | D+26.4 | D+11.2 | D+19.1 | 8,029 | |
| D | 56.8%Kerry4,177 | 41.7%Bush3,061 | 1.5% | D+15.2 | — | D+17.6 | 7,349 |
Bothell West sits at the King-Snohomish county line, drawing households priced out of Seattle's core. Its rapid population growth since 2010 has introduced a younger, higher-educated electorate into a historically moderate suburban corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.6 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.8 points.
A population of 22,029, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $153,449 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Eastmont and Mukilteo.
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Bothell West, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5307395/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.