Reno, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Reno, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.8 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 | 15,179 | 59.7% | 24.2 pts (6,154 votes) | 25,430 | — | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,748 | 65.0% | 31.6 pts (8,634 votes) | 27,324 | -6.7 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 16,112 | 60.8% | 23.4 pts (6,196 votes) | 26,512 | +8.3 pts | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,718 | 64.4% | 31.3 pts (7,633 votes) | 24,422 | -8.3 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,513 | 64.1% | 35.8 pts (8,676 votes) | 24,210 | -6.8 pts | 16.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,443 | 66.0% | 34.2 pts (9,557 votes) | 27,941 | +3.8 pts | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,847 | 66.2% | 34.5 pts (9,293 votes) | 26,940 | -0.2 pts | 18.8 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 | 64,731 | 39.3% of population |
| 2004 | 63,779 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 63,974 | 41.4% of population |
| 2012 | 64,205 | 38.0% of population |
| 2016 | 63,184 | 38.3% of population |
| 2020 | 61,894 | 45.1% of population |
| 2024 | 61,417 | 43.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Reno shifted 9.8 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
Reno 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 Reno voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Reno 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 Reno?
Reno's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 23.8 points (6,196 votes) out of 26,512 total votes cast.
Has Reno ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Reno has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Reno?
The widest margin on record for Reno was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 38.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Reno relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,940 votes were recorded in Reno against a total population of 61,417 (43.9% 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 Reno a presidential bellwether county?
Reno 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%).