Will Washington vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Democratic. Washington is reliably a Democratic-leaning state, which we rate Safe Democratic for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 12 electoral votes are expected to go to the Democratic nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is Washington a swing state in 2028? No - Washington is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Democratic and is not a top battleground.
Washington at a glance
- Electoral votes12
- 2028 ratingSafe Democratic
- RegionWest
- CapitalOlympia
- 2024 resultHarris (D)
- 2020 resultBiden (D)
- 2016 resultClinton (D)
How Washington fits the 2028 map
Washington has voted Democratic in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Democratic for 2028.
Washington's 12 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in Washington in 2028
Whatever Washington does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Washington, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadline8 days by mail; same-day in person
- Register onlineYes
- Same-day registrationYes
- Automatic registrationYes, at the DMV
- ID at the pollsNo document
Register to vote in Washington (official vote.gov) - full Washington registration guide
Washington 2028: frequently asked questions
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