1936 United States presidential election in Washington (state)

In the 1936 United States presidential election, Washington state overwhelmingly voted for the incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt defeated Republican nominee Alf Landon by a landslide margin. Roosevelt carried Washington with approximately 69.19% of the popular vote, while Landon received around 30.32%. Minor party candidates garnered the remaining votes.

The election reflected the strong support for Roosevelt's New Deal programs in Washington, a state deeply affected by the Great Depression. The state's large agricultural and working-class populations benefited significantly from New Deal initiatives, which contributed to Roosevelt's widespread popularity. The Democratic Party held considerable sway across the state during this period. The results cemented Washington's shift towards the Democratic Party, which had become increasingly apparent during the early 1930s. Roosevelt's victory in Washington was significantly larger than his national victory, highlighting the state's strong preference for his policies.