Bill Clinton Democratic Bill Clinton Democratic The 1996 United States presidential election in Washington took place on November 5, 1996, as part of the 1996 United States presidential election.

Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

The State of Washington was won by President Bill Clinton (D–AR) over Senator Bob Dole (R–KS), with Clinton winning 49.84% to 37.30% for a margin of 12.54%.

Billionaire businessman Ross Perot (Reform–TX) finished in third, with 8.92% of the popular vote.

[3] Clinton won eight of nine congressional districts, including five that elected Republicans.