Labette, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Labette, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.4 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 | 4,475 | 52.4% | 8.6 pts (730 votes) | 8,538 | — | 13.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,400 | 59.1% | 19.5 pts (1,785 votes) | 9,139 | -10.9 pts | 5.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,001 | 55.4% | 12.9 pts (1,162 votes) | 9,031 | +6.7 pts | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,742 | 59.0% | 20.2 pts (1,625 votes) | 8,037 | -7.5 pts | 1.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,335 | 65.8% | 37.5 pts (3,044 votes) | 8,107 | -19.2 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,735 | 67.0% | 36.0 pts (3,080 votes) | 8,563 | +3.2 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,410 | 68.3% | 38.2 pts (3,025 votes) | 7,921 | -2.1 pts | 22.4 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 | 22,733 | 37.6% of population |
| 2004 | 21,911 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 21,786 | 41.5% of population |
| 2012 | 21,163 | 38.0% of population |
| 2016 | 20,313 | 39.9% of population |
| 2020 | 20,160 | 42.5% of population |
| 2024 | 19,692 | 40.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Labette shifted 29.9 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
Labette 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 Labette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Labette 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 Labette?
Labette's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.9 points (730 votes) out of 8,538 total votes cast.
Has Labette ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Labette has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Labette?
The widest margin on record for Labette was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 39.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Labette relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,921 votes were recorded in Labette against a total population of 19,692 (40.2% 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 Labette a presidential bellwether county?
Labette 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%).