Why is Oregon more Republican than Washington?

[ElectionsGuy]

Few differences: Oregon's rural eastern area, while it makes up less population than Washington's rural eastern part of the state, is much more republican. Second, the southwestern area in Oregon is more conservative than Washington's southwestern area. The suburbs and urban areas vote about the same for both states, but Washington's urban area is likely more democratic. Even though Multnomah County is more democratic than King County, I would think they are the same because King County is much larger and includes suburbs, so therefore I would think that the Seattle area is more democratic than the Portland area.

[ElectionsGuy]

Eastern Oregon, while sparsely populated, has become strongly Republican since the 80s after the spotted owl controversy.  Washington, on the other hand, has Seattle, which is, hands down, one of the most liberal cities in America (Starbucks, gay population, etc.).

Washington also has Spokane, a mildly liberal city. Spokane County takes up much of the percentage of the population of eastern Washington, so eastern Washington is heavily skewed by Spokane County, which only leans republican. Oregon on the other hand really doesn't have a big area that sticks out like that in its eastern area. And almost all of the counties in eastern Oregon go >60% R whereas there are many counties in eastern Washington that go <60% R.

[ElectionsGuy]

Canada contributes to Washington's light blueness. Washington is likely Democratic or light blue while Oregon leans Democratic and is purplish blue.

How does Canada have any affect on Washington's "light blueness"?

[ElectionsGuy]

Canada contributes to Washington's light blueness. Washington is likely Democratic or light blue while Oregon leans Democratic and is purplish blue.

How does Canada have any affect on Washington's "light blueness"?

Canada is more liberal and has influence on Washington.

OK, how?

[ElectionsGuy]

Canada contributes to Washington's light blueness. Washington is likely Democratic or light blue while Oregon leans Democratic and is purplish blue.

How does Canada have any affect on Washington's "light blueness"?

Canada is more liberal and has influence on Washington.

OK, how?

Just because it's a socialist country and it bleeds its way into Washington. Seattle is actually part of it too while Oregon doesn't have many cities.

Alright then, so Washington's state government policies get influenced by Canada? Sounds a bit odd but possible I guess, but its not like I would know that. 

[ElectionsGuy]

Yes, I am indeed insane.

[ElectionsGuy]

It wasn't a response to you, but thanks for the complement. I already concluded why Oregon is less democratic than Washington.