Atchison, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Atchison, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.7 pts more Rep. than Kansas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,378 | 49.0% | 3.0 pts (207 votes) | 6,900 | — | 18.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,880 | 54.5% | 10.7 pts (760 votes) | 7,118 | -7.7 pts | 14.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,791 | 52.7% | 7.6 pts (550 votes) | 7,191 | +3.0 pts | 7.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,917 | 58.7% | 20.2 pts (1,350 votes) | 6,674 | -13.0 pts | 1.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,049 | 61.6% | 31.3 pts (2,060 votes) | 6,575 | -13.3 pts | 11.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,906 | 65.9% | 34.2 pts (2,547 votes) | 7,440 | -0.9 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,911 | 67.7% | 37.4 pts (2,710 votes) | 7,255 | -3.0 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,796 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 16,937 | 42.0% of population |
| 2008 | 16,820 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 16,774 | 39.8% of population |
| 2016 | 16,376 | 40.2% of population |
| 2020 | 16,325 | 45.6% of population |
| 2024 | 16,249 | 44.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Atchison shifted 34.9 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Atchison has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Atchison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Atchison has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Atchison?
Atchison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.2 points (207 votes) out of 6,900 total votes cast.
Has Atchison ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Atchison has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Atchison?
The widest margin on record for Atchison was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Atchison relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,255 votes were recorded in Atchison against a total population of 16,249 (44.6% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Atchison a presidential bellwether county?
Atchison has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).