Norton, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Norton, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 52.5 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 | 1,744 | 71.2% | 46.8 pts (1,146 votes) | 2,451 | — | 27.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,092 | 80.5% | 62.3 pts (1,619 votes) | 2,599 | -14.2 pts | 37.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,878 | 77.8% | 57.2 pts (1,381 votes) | 2,415 | +5.0 pts | 42.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,878 | 80.8% | 63.7 pts (1,480 votes) | 2,325 | -6.9 pts | 42.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,840 | 82.4% | 69.8 pts (1,559 votes) | 2,234 | -8.5 pts | 51.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,007 | 83.1% | 68.0 pts (1,643 votes) | 2,415 | +4.2 pts | 54.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,882 | 82.9% | 67.7 pts (1,536 votes) | 2,270 | +0.4 pts | 52.5 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 | 5,962 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 5,789 | 44.9% of population |
| 2008 | 5,702 | 42.4% of population |
| 2012 | 5,586 | 41.6% of population |
| 2016 | 5,491 | 40.7% of population |
| 2020 | 5,452 | 44.3% of population |
| 2024 | 5,335 | 42.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Norton shifted 20.0 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
Norton 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 Norton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Norton 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 Norton?
Norton's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 48.9 points (1,146 votes) out of 2,451 total votes cast.
Has Norton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Norton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Norton?
The widest margin on record for Norton was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Norton relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,270 votes were recorded in Norton against a total population of 5,335 (42.5% 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 Norton a presidential bellwether county?
Norton 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%).