Geary, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Geary, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 1.6 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 | 3,977 | 57.9% | 19.2 pts (1,317 votes) | 6,866 | — | 2.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,703 | 64.2% | 29.6 pts (2,172 votes) | 7,328 | -10.2 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,492 | 55.5% | 12.4 pts (1,001 votes) | 8,094 | +17.5 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,372 | 55.7% | 13.3 pts (1,040 votes) | 7,845 | -1.0 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,274 | 57.0% | 20.7 pts (1,552 votes) | 7,504 | -8.7 pts | 0.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,323 | 55.4% | 14.0 pts (1,340 votes) | 9,603 | +7.8 pts | 0.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,288 | 57.7% | 17.6 pts (1,614 votes) | 9,163 | -3.6 pts | 1.6 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 | 27,845 | 24.7% of population |
| 2004 | 27,149 | 27.0% of population |
| 2008 | 30,276 | 26.7% of population |
| 2012 | 37,903 | 20.7% of population |
| 2016 | 35,223 | 21.3% of population |
| 2020 | 36,766 | 26.1% of population |
| 2024 | 35,459 | 25.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Geary shifted 1.8 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
Geary 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 Geary voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Geary 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 Geary?
Geary's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.5 points (1,001 votes) out of 8,094 total votes cast.
Has Geary ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Geary has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Geary?
The widest margin on record for Geary was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Geary relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,163 votes were recorded in Geary against a total population of 35,459 (25.8% 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 Geary a presidential bellwether county?
Geary 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%).