Question 1

How did Ashland, Wisconsin vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Ashland, Wisconsin voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+4.7. Kamala D Harris received 4,612 votes and Donald Trump received 4,191 out of 8,955 total votes cast, a 6.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Ashland, Wisconsin's political history?

Accepted Answer

Ashland, Wisconsin has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1960. The largest single-election swing was 87.2 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Ashland, Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Ashland, Wisconsin has a population of 16,080 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 81.3% non-Hispanic white, 3.0% Hispanic. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $62,462.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Ashland, Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Ashland, Wisconsin are Douglas, Franklin, Silver Bow. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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