HarrisDemocratic53.3%2,422TrumpRepublican42.5%1,933OtherAll other candidates4.2%193
D+10.8- Lead
- 489
- Total
- 4,548
- vs nation
- D+12.2
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic55.2%2,669TrumpRepublican39.1%1,889OtherAll other candidates5.7%278
D+16.1- Lead
- 780
- Total
- 4,836
- vs nation
- D+11.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic48.2%1,653TrumpRepublican37.8%1,298OtherAll other candidates14.0%480
D+10.3- Lead
- 355
- Total
- 3,431
- vs nation
- D+8.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.2%1,901RomneyRepublican41.2%1,417OtherAll other candidates3.6%125
D+14.1- Lead
- 484
- Total
- 3,443
- vs nation
- D+10.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.8%1,910McCainRepublican40.4%1,360OtherAll other candidates2.8%94
D+16.3- Lead
- 550
- Total
- 3,364
- vs nation
- D+9.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.4%1,566BushRepublican46.8%1,396OtherAll other candidates0.8%24
D+5.7- Lead
- 170
- Total
- 2,986
- vs nation
- D+8.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+10.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 12,8042024 5-year
- Median household income
- $54,5032024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 74.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+16.3 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Ellensburg, WA · twin score 89.8
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | +16.3% |
| 2012 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | +16.1% |
| 2024 | +10.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 53.3%Harris2,422 | 42.5%Trump1,933 | 4.2% | D+10.8 | R+5.4 | D+12.2 | 4,548 | |
| D | 55.2%Biden2,669 | 39.1%Trump1,889 | 5.7% | D+16.1 | D+5.8 | D+11.7 | 4,836 | |
| D | 48.2%Clinton1,653 | 37.8%Trump1,298 | 14.0% | D+10.3 | R+3.7 | D+8.3 | 3,431 | |
| D | 55.2%Obama1,901 | 41.2%Romney1,417 | 3.6% | D+14.1 | R+2.3 | D+10.2 | 3,443 | |
| D | 56.8%Obama1,910 | 40.4%McCain1,360 | 2.8% | D+16.3 | — | D+9.1 | 3,364 | |
| D | 52.4%Kerry1,566 | 46.8%Bush1,396 | 0.8% | D+5.7 | — | D+8.2 | 2,986 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate · 2 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 50.7%2,219 | 49.3%2,161 | 4,380 |
| 2020 | D | 50.1%2,354 | 49.9%2,349 | 4,703 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 55.6%2,404 | 44.4%1,917 | 4,321 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 52.6%2,307 | 47.4%2,082 | 4,389 |
| 2020 | D | 54.6%2,600 | 45.4%2,164 | 4,764 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Bob Ferguson0.0%0
- David G Reichert0.0%0
Home to Eastern Washington University, Cheney's electorate is shaped by a student population that nearly matches its permanent resident count, producing turnout patterns that diverge sharply from surrounding Spokane County precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.3 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.8 points.
A population of 12,804, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,503 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ellensburg and Mount Pleasant.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Ellensburg
Washington
89.8twin score
median agemedian income2012–2020 trajectory≠ French ancestry
Mount Pleasant
Michigan
89.7twin score
median agemedian incomeelasticity≠ Polish ancestry
Oxford
Ohio
85.8twin score
median agemedian income2008–2012 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cheney, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cheney, Washington voted Democratic by 10.8 points (D+10.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,548 votes cast, 2,422 went Democratic and 1,933 went Republican.
How many people live in Cheney, Washington?
Cheney, Washington has a population of 12,804 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cheney, Washington?
Median household income in Cheney, Washington is $54,503 — below the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of Cheney, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cheney, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.