Conservative leaning towns near Kirkland?

[ukiyo-e]

It astounds and baffles me that something so simple as protecting children, many of whom aren't vaccinated, by requiring masks at an extracurricular activity would factor into someone's decision about where to live. I can think of quite a few more burdensome restrictions that people don't seem to have any problem with, because they value health and safety of the public.

[uniquetraveler]

Originally Posted by whereinnj

I agree with many things you say. The issue is you may be a principled conservative, but the candidates to vote for are from an increasingly extremist pool--the insane election-denying, anti-science, anti-lots-of-people, misogynistic nonsense that masquerades as "conservative thought" is poisoning a good chunk of the population and makes it really difficult to have a good conservation with someone who calls themselves conservative, because at the end of the day, who do they vote for?

Interestingly, I am not a conservative and have never voted Republican.. those are just my general views. But I won't mind swinging that way if the pros outweigh the cons in the future.

[wolfdog]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

Burlington/Mt. Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Sultan, Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Covington, Auburn, Sumner, Puyallup/South Hill, Roy, Yelm, Bremerton, Silverdale.

There are no bastions of conservatism in Western Washington (except possibly Vancouver?) but those towns/cities are pretty mixed and very live and let live.

I find Oak Harbor to be close to 50/50, because of the military presence.

[joyfulmorning]

If you will be working in Kirkland (Google?) you don’t want a long commute. I would recommend Woodinville. Nowhere is going to be super conservative but as someone who lives in Woodinville I always see a good mix of Democrat and Republican political signs at election time in neighbors yards. The Eastside in general was a lot more of a sleepy suburb/rural area 25+ years ago and sent Republicans to Congress. Now the Eastside sends Democrats yet there are still clearly conservative voters in the area. Woodinville is still wooded with larger lots so maybe attracts those who want more space and independence. Another sign is that the Churches around here are busy, while those in Seattle are very liberal and often shrinking and closing. So I would say, yes, with the explosion of the tech industry and people moving to the area from across the country and the world it has become more liberal, but the live-and-let-live attitude is still alive and well. I think more generally, those aged 60+ on the Eastside are more likely to be conservative, then Gen X is a mix and those 35 and under swing left. Religious people of all faiths and nationalities are more likely to be conservative and because so many couples are highly educated who move here the Seattle suburbs have something of the highest % of two parent families in the nation. The most conservative areas will be most likely more working class and rural cities.

This current article might give you more of an idea of what’s happening
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle...ly-divides-us/

[jabogitlu]

From that article:

The poll found that only 10% of college-educated women in Washington think of themselves as Republicans, while 55% side with Democrats — a massive 45-point gap.

That's a pretty astounding metric. As a progressive, it's a feel-good statistic for me personally. But just on its own, it's a shocking number!

[Blondebaerde]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

From that article:

The poll found that only 10% of college-educated women in Washington think of themselves as Republicans, while 55% side with Democrats — a massive 45-point gap.

That's a pretty astounding metric. As a progressive, it's a feel-good statistic for me personally. But just on its own, it's a shocking number!

Not sure why that's "shocking" but we'd rapidly veer into political commentary to fully vet this interesting topic. I say this as a right wing Republican male, Ivy League master's degree holder and tech executive based in Kirkland. My work has been fully remote since '17 and Lord willing will remain that way remainder of my career. If I never commute another day it'll be too soon, considering all the time wasting 1998 - mid-2017 on garbage freeways like I-405 (mostly).

I neither discuss my views with locals nor care what they choose to believe if I'm being honest. I don't even evangelize my views with the pals and seem to get by well enough doing my own thing.

No serious intention of leaving WA State either, but we'll see what the next 10-15 years brings. I've grown to appreciate this climate year round. As one of the Pale Peoples™ (fair complexion!) it agrees with me more than heat. And just as important, I have the growing suspicion a water crisis could...not saying "will"....occur in points further south next 5-15 years. Or sooner, worst case.

I think OP could consider Kirkland if fits lifestyle needs.

[Diana Holbrook]

Originally Posted by whereinnj

I agree with many things you say. The issue is you may be a principled conservative, but the candidates to vote for are from an increasingly extremist pool--the insane election-denying, anti-science, anti-lots-of-people, misogynistic nonsense that masquerades as "conservative thought" is poisoning a good chunk of the population and makes it really difficult to have a good conservation with someone who calls themselves conservative, because at the end of the day, who do they vote for?

I would argue that just maybe conservatives are doing NONE of the things you are being told they are doing. It would be better for everyone if we did more listening to people and less listening to pundits who thrive on stoking fear and division.

[jabogitlu]

Diana, you're talking about people. The post you quoted was talking about candidates. Unfortunately for all Americans, the gap between those two groups is huge no matter what party a candidate belongs to.

[leastprime]

OP:
Initially live near to your workplace, school, or shopping/food. How near is up to you.
Then explore the area.
Your conservativitism-liberalism can only be seen thu your own eyes.
ymmv

[someguy1234]

Originally Posted by Orghiplove

Where does Kirkland stand politically compared to Seattle proper?

Where Kirkland stands politically in two words is, “wealthy people.”

Take from that what you will in terms of race and/or party.

There is also a big population of retirees in retirement communities located there.