HarrisDemocratic44.1%1,481TrumpRepublican51.5%1,729OtherAll other candidates4.5%150
R+7.4- Lead
- 248
- Total
- 3,360
- vs nation
- R+5.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic44.0%1,193TrumpRepublican50.0%1,356OtherAll other candidates6.1%165
R+6.0- Lead
- 163
- Total
- 2,714
- vs nation
- R+10.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic37.8%709TrumpRepublican50.4%945OtherAll other candidates11.8%221
R+12.6- Lead
- 236
- Total
- 1,875
- vs nation
- R+14.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.3%895RomneyRepublican47.5%863OtherAll other candidates3.1%57
D+1.8- Lead
- 32
- Total
- 1,815
- vs nation
- R+2.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.7%897McCainRepublican47.4%855OtherAll other candidates2.9%53
D+2.3- Lead
- 42
- Total
- 1,805
- vs nation
- R+4.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.7%744BushRepublican54.2%902OtherAll other candidates1.1%18
R+9.5- Lead
- 158
- Total
- 1,664
- vs nation
- R+7.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+7.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 6,1162024 5-year
- Median household income
- $94,7302024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 61.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+2.3 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+12.6 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Dacono, CO · twin score 70.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.5% |
| 2008 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | −12.6% |
| 2020 | −6.0% |
| 2024 | −7.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.1%Harris1,481 | 51.5%Trump1,729 | 4.5% | R+7.4 | R+1.4 | R+5.9 | 3,360 | |
| R | 44.0%Biden1,193 | 50.0%Trump1,356 | 6.1% | R+6.0 | D+6.6 | R+10.5 | 2,714 | |
| R | 37.8%Clinton709 | 50.4%Trump945 | 11.8% | R+12.6 | R+14.3 | R+14.7 | 1,875 | |
| D | 49.3%Obama895 | 47.5%Romney863 | 3.1% | D+1.8 | R+0.6 | R+2.1 | 1,815 | |
| D | 49.7%Obama897 | 47.4%McCain855 | 2.9% | D+2.3 | — | R+4.9 | 1,805 | |
| R | 44.7%Kerry744 | 54.2%Bush902 | 1.1% | R+9.5 | — | R+7.0 | 1,664 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 44.3%1,173 | 55.7%1,472 | 2,645 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 41.3%1,109 | 58.7%1,579 | 2,688 |
2020 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jay Inslee0.0%0
- Loren Culp0.0%0
Sultan sits at the eastern edge of Snohomish County's expanding commuter zone, where longtime timber-economy households and newer Seattle-area transplants have shifted the electorate's composition steadily over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 2.3 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 12.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.4 points.
A population of 6,116, a 62% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $94,730 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dacono and Yelm.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Dacono
Colorado
70.0twin score
population scale2016–2020 trajectory12-yr trend≠ Asian Indian ancestry
Yelm
Washington
69.1twin score
2016 margincollege sharePolish ancestry≠ Asian Indian ancestry
Stratmoor
Colorado
68.1twin score
population scale2016 margin12-yr trend≠ Asian Indian ancestry
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 Sultan, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sultan, Washington voted Republican by 7.4 points (R+7.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,360 votes cast, 1,481 went Democratic and 1,729 went Republican.
When did Sultan, Washington last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sultan, Washington voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Sultan, Washington?
Sultan, Washington has a population of 6,116 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sultan, Washington?
Median household income in Sultan, Washington is $94,730 — above the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of Sultan, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Sultan, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.