Barton, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Barton, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.2 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 | 7,302 | 66.7% | 37.1 pts (4,064 votes) | 10,955 | — | 16.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,666 | 74.0% | 49.5 pts (5,792 votes) | 11,706 | -11.6 pts | 24.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,802 | 70.6% | 43.2 pts (4,775 votes) | 11,057 | +6.1 pts | 28.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,874 | 76.1% | 53.9 pts (5,577 votes) | 10,341 | -10.7 pts | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,888 | 76.8% | 58.9 pts (6,049 votes) | 10,269 | -7.4 pts | 40.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,608 | 77.3% | 56.3 pts (6,268 votes) | 11,130 | +4.9 pts | 42.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,205 | 77.6% | 56.7 pts (5,998 votes) | 10,570 | -0.4 pts | 41.2 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 | 28,163 | 38.9% of population |
| 2004 | 27,390 | 42.7% of population |
| 2008 | 27,314 | 40.5% of population |
| 2012 | 27,520 | 37.6% of population |
| 2016 | 26,878 | 38.2% of population |
| 2020 | 25,426 | 43.8% of population |
| 2024 | 24,835 | 42.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Barton shifted 19.0 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
Barton 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 Barton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Barton 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 Barton?
Barton's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.6 points (4,064 votes) out of 10,955 total votes cast.
Has Barton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Barton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Barton?
The widest margin on record for Barton was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 62.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Barton relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,570 votes were recorded in Barton against a total population of 24,835 (42.6% 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 Barton a presidential bellwether county?
Barton 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%).