Wichita, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Wichita, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.6 pts more Rep. than Texas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 27,802 | 65.1% | 32.1 pts (13,694 votes) | 42,713 | — | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,472 | 71.3% | 43.2 pts (19,653 votes) | 45,545 | -10.7 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 31,731 | 69.0% | 38.8 pts (17,863 votes) | 45,982 | +4.2 pts | 27.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 29,812 | 72.7% | 47.0 pts (19,287 votes) | 41,018 | -8.6 pts | 31.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 27,631 | 72.5% | 49.5 pts (18,861 votes) | 38,119 | -4.0 pts | 42.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,069 | 69.7% | 41.1 pts (18,908 votes) | 46,040 | +10.0 pts | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 31,818 | 71.5% | 44.0 pts (19,581 votes) | 44,530 | -2.6 pts | 30.6 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 | 131,817 | 32.4% of population |
| 2004 | 131,677 | 34.6% of population |
| 2008 | 130,340 | 35.3% of population |
| 2012 | 131,701 | 31.1% of population |
| 2016 | 131,295 | 29.0% of population |
| 2020 | 129,624 | 35.5% of population |
| 2024 | 129,984 | 34.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wichita shifted 11.8 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
Wichita has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas'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 Wichita voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wichita 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 Wichita?
Wichita's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 32.7 points (13,694 votes) out of 42,713 total votes cast.
Has Wichita ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wichita has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wichita?
The widest margin on record for Wichita was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 51.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Wichita relative to its population?
In 2024, 44,530 votes were recorded in Wichita against a total population of 129,984 (34.3% 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 Wichita a presidential bellwether county?
Wichita has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).