Gardner, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.6% |
| 2008 | −17.9% |
| 2012 | −26.5% |
| 2016 | −25.2% |
| 2020 | −17.9% |
| 2024 | −21.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.1%Harris4,123 | 59.9%Trump6,478 | 2.0% | R+21.8 | R+3.9 | R+20.3 | 10,819 | |
| R | 39.4%Biden4,089 | 57.3%Trump5,950 | 3.4% | R+17.9 | D+7.3 | R+22.4 | 10,389 | |
| R | 31.9%Clinton2,632 | 57.1%Trump4,713 | 11.0% | R+25.2 | D+1.3 | R+27.3 | 8,256 | |
| R | 35.4%Obama2,650 | 61.8%Romney4,634 | 2.8% | R+26.5 | R+8.6 | R+30.3 | 7,495 | |
| R | 40.3%Obama2,920 | 58.1%McCain4,214 | 1.6% | R+17.9 | D+13.8 | R+25.1 | 7,248 | |
| R | 34.1%Kerry2,254 | 65.7%Bush4,347 | 0.3% | R+31.6 | — | R+29.2 | 6,619 |
Gardner has roughly tripled in population since 2000, making it one of Kansas's fastest-expanding cities. Its mix of longtime rural residents and newer Kansas City commuters creates a competitive exurban electorate worth watching.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 31.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.8 points.
A population of 24,526, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $96,818 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Belgrade and Spring Hill.
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Gardner, Kansas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2025425/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.