Harper, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Harper, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.8 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 | 2,076 | 68.0% | 39.5 pts (1,207 votes) | 3,055 | — | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,154 | 73.5% | 48.7 pts (1,427 votes) | 2,930 | -8.5 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,999 | 71.5% | 45.2 pts (1,263 votes) | 2,796 | +3.4 pts | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,759 | 73.6% | 50.6 pts (1,209 votes) | 2,389 | -6.2 pts | 30.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,996 | 77.4% | 62.2 pts (1,603 votes) | 2,578 | -14.7 pts | 44.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,168 | 81.0% | 63.7 pts (1,707 votes) | 2,678 | +2.2 pts | 49.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,072 | 81.1% | 64.0 pts (1,635 votes) | 2,555 | -0.2 pts | 48.8 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 | 6,511 | 46.9% of population |
| 2004 | 6,261 | 46.8% of population |
| 2008 | 6,063 | 46.1% of population |
| 2012 | 5,862 | 40.8% of population |
| 2016 | 5,667 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 5,467 | 49.0% of population |
| 2024 | 5,413 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harper shifted 24.2 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
Harper 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 Harper voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harper 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 Harper?
Harper's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 41.0 points (1,207 votes) out of 3,055 total votes cast.
Has Harper ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Harper has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harper?
The widest margin on record for Harper was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 67.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Harper relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,555 votes were recorded in Harper against a total population of 5,413 (47.2% 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 Harper a presidential bellwether county?
Harper 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%).