Washington state's presidential votes through the years
1952 and '56: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 9 Electoral Votes
Credit: Edward Carlson papers / University of Washington Libraries
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, center, stands with Washington Gov. Albert D. Rosellini and others during an event celebrating the upcoming World's Fair in Seattle. Ike won Washington's vote in both the 1952 and 1956 elections.