Kansas City, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +36.0% |
| 2008 | +44.6% |
| 2012 | +41.7% |
| 2016 | +33.8% |
| 2020 | +35.6% |
| 2024 | +28.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.3%Harris28,644 | 35.1%Trump15,895 | 1.6% | D+28.2 | R+7.4 | D+29.6 | 45,244 | |
| D | 66.9%Biden34,291 | 31.3%Trump16,047 | 1.8% | D+35.6 | D+1.8 | D+31.1 | 51,272 | |
| D | 63.6%Clinton28,343 | 29.8%Trump13,276 | 6.6% | D+33.8 | R+7.8 | D+31.7 | 44,542 | |
| D | 69.9%Obama32,252 | 28.3%Romney13,045 | 1.8% | D+41.7 | R+2.9 | D+37.8 | 46,109 | |
| D | 71.5%Obama37,404 | 26.9%McCain14,082 | 1.6% | D+44.6 | D+8.6 | D+37.3 | 52,325 | |
| D | 67.4%Kerry32,769 | 31.5%Bush15,286 | 1.1% | D+36.0 | — | D+38.4 | 48,601 |
Kansas City, Kansas is the urban core of Wyandotte County, one of the few reliably Democratic strongholds in the state. Its majority-minority population and lower median income distinguish its voting patterns sharply from surrounding suburban and rural counties.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 44.6 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.2 points.
A population of 155,135, a 34% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,401 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Las Vegas and Stockton.
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Kansas City. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2036000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.