presidential election voting results for 2024 in WA have been revealed in new data
In the 2024 elections, a significant pattern emerged in voter participation across different age groups and demographics. Adults 65 and older had the highest voter turnout of any age group nationwide, with an average of 65.3%. West Virginia, however, bucked this trend, recording the lowest turnout among this age group at 62.8%. On the other end of the spectrum, New Jersey reported the highest turnout among this age group, with 84.7%. Historically, young adults (18-24) tend to vote at a lower rate compared to older adults. This trend was observed in most states, with the national average for this age group being lower than the overall average. However, Washington, D.C., broke this trend, recording the highest voter turnout among 18-24 year olds at 73.2%. The lowest turnout was reported in Arizona, with 31.9%. Interestingly, Washington state was not among the states where the majority of eligible 18-24 year olds voted. The state's overall turnout among this age group was 49.7%. In contrast, Washington state recorded a high voter turnout among other racial and ethnic groups. The highest turnout was among white, non-Hispanic voters, at 75.5%, followed by Hispanic voters (50.9%), Black voters (49.2%), and Asian voters (52.6%). A notable exception to the trend of lower turnout among young adults was observed in four states - Ohio, South Carolina, Idaho, and Maine - where men voted at a higher rate than women. Nationally, 66.9% of eligible women and 63.7% of eligible men voted. It's worth noting that only 17 states, plus the District of Columbia, had a majority of eligible 18-24 year olds voting in the 2024 elections. This indicates that efforts to increase youth participation in elections continue to be a crucial focus in many states. These figures provide a snapshot of the voter turnout landscape in the 2024 elections, highlighting both trends and exceptions across different demographics and regions. While the data suggests areas for improvement in youth voter engagement, it also underscores the importance of every vote in the democratic process.
