Woodson, Kansas — Presidential Election Results
Woodson, Kansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.7 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 | 974 | 61.1% | 28.4 pts (453 votes) | 1,595 | — | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,204 | 68.3% | 38.2 pts (674 votes) | 1,763 | -8.6 pts | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,055 | 66.0% | 34.0 pts (543 votes) | 1,599 | +4.2 pts | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,035 | 71.5% | 45.3 pts (655 votes) | 1,447 | -11.6 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,082 | 75.0% | 56.1 pts (809 votes) | 1,443 | -13.4 pts | 37.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,228 | 79.4% | 60.4 pts (934 votes) | 1,546 | -1.7 pts | 46.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,205 | 80.0% | 61.3 pts (923 votes) | 1,506 | -0.7 pts | 45.7 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 | 3,754 | 42.5% of population |
| 2004 | 3,485 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 3,347 | 47.8% of population |
| 2012 | 3,275 | 44.2% of population |
| 2016 | 3,189 | 45.2% of population |
| 2020 | 3,099 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 3,111 | 48.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Woodson shifted 31.8 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
Woodson 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 Woodson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Woodson 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 Woodson?
Woodson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.3 points (453 votes) out of 1,595 total votes cast.
Has Woodson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Woodson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Woodson?
The widest margin on record for Woodson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Woodson relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,506 votes were recorded in Woodson against a total population of 3,111 (48.4% 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 Woodson a presidential bellwether county?
Woodson 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%).