Comanche County, Kansas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+68.3
2024 Margin
D+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
2K
Population
Comanche County, Kansas voted R+68.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 727 votes (83.18%). This represented a D+1.1% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+68.3
2020→2024 SwingD+1.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population1,689
Median Age
46.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$49,754(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
40.4%(+23.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
25.0%(+19.8 vs US)
Catholic
2.1%(-16.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
18.3%↓
18-29
6.9%↓
30-44
13.9%↓
45-64
32.0%↑
65+
28.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
22.1%Retail Trade
10.8%ManufacturingBelow avg
6.7%Construction
6.7%EducationVery low
3.1%HealthcareVery low
2.5%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural REducation: Union strongholdHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.9%(130) | 83.2%(727) | R+68.3 | D+1.1 |
| 2020 | 13.8%(126) | 83.2%(762) | R+69.4 | D+1.3 |
| 2016 | 11.8%(102) | 82.5%(715) | R+70.7 | R+3.5 |
| 2012 | 15.4%(143) | 82.7%(767) | R+67.2 | R+8.6 |
| 2008 | 19.9%(194) | 78.5%(765) | R+58.6 | R+0.5 |
| 2004 | 20.4%(200) | 78.5%(770) | R+58.1 | R+3.5 |
| 2000 | 21.0%(211) | 75.5%(760) | R+54.6 | R+19.7 |
| 1996 | 26.4%(298) | 61.3%(691) | R+34.9 | R+10.7 |
| 1992 | 25.3%(325) | 49.5%(636) | R+24.2 | D+8.1 |
| 1988 | 33.4%(375) | 65.7%(738) | R+32.3 | D+22.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.3%(67) | 90.7%(652) | R+81.4 | R+16.6 |
| 2020 | 17.6%(153) | 82.4%(716) | R+64.8 | D+11.6 |
| 2016 | 11.8%(98) | 88.2%(732) | R+76.4 | D+23.6 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(496) | R+100.0 | R+16.2 |
| 2010 | 8.1%(63) | 91.9%(716) | R+83.8 | R+16.0 |
| 2008 | 16.1%(153) | 83.9%(797) | R+67.8 | D+9.6 |
| 2004 | 11.3%(106) | 88.7%(830) | R+77.3 | D+22.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(678) | R+100.0 | R+44.8 |
| 1998 | 22.4%(173) | 77.6%(600) | R+55.2 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 30.6%(669) | 69.4%(1,518) | R+38.8 | D+0.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.8%(188) | 73.2%(514) | R+46.4 | R+1.0 |
| 2018 | 27.3%(170) | 72.7%(453) | R+45.4 | R+3.1 |
| 2014 | 28.8%(187) | 71.2%(462) | R+42.4 | D+28.2 |
| 2010 | 14.7%(113) | 85.3%(655) | R+70.6 | R+64.1 |
| 2006 | 46.8%(385) | 53.2%(438) | R+6.4 | R+0.9 |
| 2002 | 47.2%(359) | 52.8%(401) | R+5.5 | D+66.1 |
| 1998 | 14.2%(111) | 85.8%(672) | R+71.7 | R+24.1 |
| 1994 | 26.2%(233) | 73.8%(656) | R+47.6 | R+19.1 |
| 1990 | 35.8%(325) | 64.3%(584) | R+28.5 | D+10.0 |
| 1986 | 30.8%(331) | 69.2%(745) | R+38.5 | D+1.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.1%) | Other(11.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee