Abilene, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.3% |
| 2008 | −34.3% |
| 2012 | −39.0% |
| 2016 | −44.4% |
| 2020 | −45.2% |
| 2024 | −44.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.9%Harris799 | 71.6%Trump2,125 | 1.5% | R+44.7 | D+0.5 | R+43.2 | 2,969 | |
| R | 26.5%Biden827 | 71.7%Trump2,235 | 1.8% | R+45.2 | R+0.8 | R+49.6 | 3,117 | |
| R | 23.5%Clinton640 | 67.9%Trump1,849 | 8.6% | R+44.4 | R+5.3 | R+46.5 | 2,724 | |
| R | 29.0%Obama771 | 68.0%Romney1,809 | 3.0% | R+39.0 | R+4.8 | R+42.9 | 2,659 | |
| R | 31.7%Obama931 | 66.0%McCain1,939 | 2.4% | R+34.3 | D+4.0 | R+41.6 | 2,940 | |
| R | 30.8%Kerry910 | 69.1%Bush2,041 | 0.1% | R+38.3 | — | R+35.8 | 2,954 |
Abilene's identity is shaped by its role as the birthplace and burial site of Dwight D. Eisenhower, drawing heritage tourism to a county seat that votes heavily Republican in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 45.2 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.7 points.
A population of 6,449, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,924 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sidney and Tipp City.
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Abilene, Kansas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2000125/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.