Elk, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Elk, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.5 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 | 1,080 | 69.7% | 43.7 pts (678 votes) | 1,550 | — | 23.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,119 | 73.9% | 49.5 pts (750 votes) | 1,515 | -4.7 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,042 | 72.7% | 47.4 pts (679 votes) | 1,434 | +2.1 pts | 33.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,049 | 76.6% | 56.1 pts (768 votes) | 1,369 | -9.4 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,048 | 83.2% | 70.5 pts (888 votes) | 1,259 | -15.8 pts | 51.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,140 | 83.8% | 69.4 pts (945 votes) | 1,361 | +2.7 pts | 55.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,123 | 83.9% | 69.7 pts (932 votes) | 1,338 | -0.1 pts | 54.5 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 | 3,217 | 48.2% of population |
| 2004 | 3,073 | 49.3% of population |
| 2008 | 2,954 | 48.5% of population |
| 2012 | 2,661 | 51.4% of population |
| 2016 | 2,511 | 50.1% of population |
| 2020 | 2,472 | 55.1% of population |
| 2024 | 2,436 | 54.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Elk shifted 25.2 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
Elk 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 Elk voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Elk 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 Elk?
Elk's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 45.7 points (678 votes) out of 1,550 total votes cast.
Has Elk ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Elk has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Elk?
The widest margin on record for Elk was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Elk relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,338 votes were recorded in Elk against a total population of 2,436 (54.9% 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 Elk a presidential bellwether county?
Elk 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%).