Voting results of the 2024 presidential election in Washington State have been revealed
Voting Turnout in the 2024 Election: A State-by-State Analysis
In the 2024 election, voting patterns among various demographic groups varied significantly across states. Here's a snapshot of the voting turnout among different age groups, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and genders in Washington state and across the nation.
Young Adult Voting Turnout
Washington state had a voting turnout of 49.7% among eligible 18-to-24-year-olds in the 2024 election. This was slightly above the national average, but there were states where the majority of eligible young adults did not vote. In contrast, Washington, D.C., had the highest voting turnout among this age group, with 73.2% of eligible 18-to-24-year-olds casting their ballots.
Senior Voting Turnout
Conversely, the voting turnout among adults 65 and older was the highest of any age group, with a national average of 65.3%. Washington state had a voting turnout of 78.8% among adults 65 and older, which was lower than the state with the highest turnout, New Jersey, at 84.7%. However, West Virginia had the lowest turnout among this age group, with only 62.8% of eligible seniors voting.
Racial and Ethnic Voting Turnout
In Washington state, the highest voting turnout among racial and ethnic groups was among white, non-Hispanic voters, at 75.5% for those eligible to vote. The voting turnout among Asian voters was 52.6%, while among Black voters it was 49.2%. Among Hispanic voters, the turnout was 50.9%.
Gender Voting Turnout
Nationally, 66.9% of eligible women and 63.7% of eligible men voted. Four states, specifically Ohio, South Carolina, Idaho, and Maine, had a higher voting rate among men than women.
State-by-State Variation
Arizona had the lowest voting turnout among eligible 18-to-24-year-olds, at 31.9%, while Washington state had the highest turnout among this age group in the West. Young adults' voting patterns varied significantly across different states in the 2024 election.
In the 2024 election, only 17 states, plus the District of Columbia, saw a majority of eligible 18-to-24-year-olds vote. This underscores the importance of encouraging young people to exercise their right to vote and engage in the democratic process.
The main candidates in the 2024 Washington election were Jay Jones for the Democrats and Jason Miyares for the Republicans. Detailed ethnic voter group support data for these candidates is not provided in the available sources.
This analysis provides a glimpse into the voting patterns of different demographic groups in the 2024 election. It serves as a starting point for further research and discussions on how to increase voter turnout, particularly among young adults and underrepresented communities.
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