Lake Tapps, Washington
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −15.4% |
| 2008 | −5.4% |
| 2012 | −11.2% |
| 2016 | −13.6% |
| 2020 | −11.3% |
| 2024 | −12.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.3%Harris3,350 | 54.3%Trump4,303 | 3.4% | R+12.0 | R+0.7 | R+10.6 | 7,920 | |
| R | 43.0%Biden3,551 | 54.3%Trump4,483 | 2.7% | R+11.3 | D+2.3 | R+15.7 | 8,255 | |
| R | 39.1%Clinton2,478 | 52.6%Trump3,339 | 8.3% | R+13.6 | R+2.4 | R+15.7 | 6,344 | |
| R | 43.0%Obama2,907 | 54.1%Romney3,662 | 2.9% | R+11.2 | R+5.8 | R+15.0 | 6,766 | |
| R | 46.4%Obama2,917 | 51.8%McCain3,257 | 1.8% | R+5.4 | D+10.0 | R+12.7 | 6,288 | |
| R | 41.6%Kerry2,538 | 56.9%Bush3,476 | 1.5% | R+15.4 | — | R+12.9 | 6,104 |
Lake Tapps has grown steadily as Seattle-area commuters seek lower housing costs east of Tacoma, producing a suburban electorate that has trended competitive in recent cycles despite its historically Republican-leaning baseline.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 15.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.0 points.
A population of 12,798, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $148,005 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bonney Lake and Woods Creek.
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Lake Tapps, Washington. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5337920/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.