Ford, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Ford, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.7 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 | 6,050 | 67.8% | 39.1 pts (3,484 votes) | 8,917 | — | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,632 | 73.6% | 48.2 pts (4,346 votes) | 9,016 | -8.3 pts | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,730 | 64.6% | 30.9 pts (2,739 votes) | 8,864 | +17.3 pts | 16.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,602 | 67.0% | 35.9 pts (3,002 votes) | 8,362 | -5.2 pts | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,114 | 66.3% | 38.4 pts (2,965 votes) | 7,718 | -4.2 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,803 | 65.1% | 32.0 pts (2,856 votes) | 8,915 | +8.2 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,616 | 68.3% | 38.4 pts (3,155 votes) | 8,224 | -6.4 pts | 22.7 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 | 32,544 | 27.4% of population |
| 2004 | 32,265 | 27.9% of population |
| 2008 | 32,187 | 27.5% of population |
| 2012 | 34,665 | 24.1% of population |
| 2016 | 34,552 | 22.3% of population |
| 2020 | 34,218 | 26.1% of population |
| 2024 | 34,072 | 24.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ford shifted 1.4 points toward the Democratic 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
Ford 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 Ford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ford 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 Ford?
Ford's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 31.4 points (2,739 votes) out of 8,864 total votes cast.
Has Ford ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ford has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ford?
The widest margin on record for Ford was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 48.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Ford relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,224 votes were recorded in Ford against a total population of 34,072 (24.1% 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 Ford a presidential bellwether county?
Ford 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%).