Leavenworth, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Leavenworth, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.8 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 | 12,583 | 54.1% | 12.2 pts (2,850 votes) | 23,271 | — | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,949 | 58.4% | 18.0 pts (4,910 votes) | 27,331 | -5.4 pts | 7.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 16,791 | 54.9% | 11.6 pts (3,536 votes) | 30,591 | +6.4 pts | 3.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,059 | 58.7% | 19.6 pts (5,702 votes) | 29,085 | -8.3 pts | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,638 | 58.2% | 24.5 pts (7,429 votes) | 30,301 | -6.6 pts | 4.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,610 | 59.2% | 21.2 pts (7,724 votes) | 36,490 | +4.9 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,055 | 60.3% | 22.8 pts (8,323 votes) | 36,547 | -1.5 pts | 6.8 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 | 68,957 | 33.7% of population |
| 2004 | 71,373 | 38.3% of population |
| 2008 | 74,560 | 41.0% of population |
| 2012 | 77,644 | 37.5% of population |
| 2016 | 80,244 | 37.8% of population |
| 2020 | 81,961 | 44.5% of population |
| 2024 | 84,670 | 43.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Leavenworth shifted 10.5 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
Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth?
Leavenworth's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 11.8 points (3,536 votes) out of 30,591 total votes cast.
Has Leavenworth ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Leavenworth has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Leavenworth?
The widest margin on record for Leavenworth was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 26.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Leavenworth relative to its population?
In 2024, 36,547 votes were recorded in Leavenworth against a total population of 84,670 (43.2% 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 Leavenworth a presidential bellwether county?
Leavenworth 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%).