McPherson County, Kansas: Deep Red Country
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+40.9
2024 Margin
R+0.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
30K
Population
McPherson County, Kansas voted R+40.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,816 votes (69.29%). This represented a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+40.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.5%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,223
Median Age
39.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$71,250(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4%(4,021) | 69.3%(9,816) | R+40.9 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 28.6%(4,134) | 69.0%(9,964) | R+40.4 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 25.3%(3,226) | 67.1%(8,549) | R+41.8 | R+0.3 |
| 2012 | 28.1%(3,449) | 69.5%(8,545) | R+41.4 | R+6.2 |
| 2008 | 31.5%(4,218) | 66.8%(8,937) | R+35.3 | D+9.7 |
| 2004 | 26.9%(3,589) | 71.8%(9,595) | R+44.9 | R+3.0 |
| 2000 | 26.3%(3,272) | 68.2%(8,501) | R+42.0 | R+6.2 |
| 1996 | 27.4%(3,536) | 63.2%(8,142) | R+35.8 | R+19.6 |
| 1992 | 28.1%(3,645) | 44.2%(5,745) | R+16.2 | D+3.6 |
| 1988 | 39.0%(4,354) | 58.8%(6,563) | R+19.8 | D+25.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.3%(2,593) | 74.1%(8,268) | R+50.9 | R+15.9 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(4,370) | 65.4%(9,406) | R+35.0 | D+20.6 |
| 2016 | 19.8%(2,527) | 75.4%(9,637) | R+55.6 | D+4.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 59.6%(6,043) | R+59.6 | D+6.9 |
| 2010 | 15.5%(1,485) | 82.1%(7,858) | R+66.5 | R+19.6 |
| 2008 | 25.1%(3,322) | 72.0%(9,545) | R+46.9 | D+11.9 |
| 2004 | 19.3%(2,534) | 78.0%(10,271) | R+58.8 | D+31.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 89.8%(8,796) | R+89.8 | R+46.7 |
| 1998 | 27.0%(2,376) | 70.2%(6,176) | R+43.2 | R+21.3 |
| 1996 | 37.3%(4,780) | 59.2%(7,578) | R+21.9 | D+15.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.6%(4,158) | 58.9%(6,509) | R+21.3 | R+9.0 |
| 2018 | 39.1%(4,440) | 51.4%(5,832) | R+12.3 | D+1.3 |
| 2014 | 41.2%(4,183) | 54.8%(5,561) | R+13.6 | D+36.4 |
| 2010 | 23.1%(2,200) | 73.1%(6,962) | R+50.0 | R+50.2 |
| 2006 | 49.5%(5,151) | 49.3%(5,127) | D+0.2 | D+1.9 |
| 2002 | 48.4%(4,903) | 50.0%(5,072) | R+1.7 | D+63.3 |
| 1998 | 15.1%(1,340) | 80.1%(7,101) | R+65.0 | R+21.4 |
| 1994 | 28.2%(2,820) | 71.8%(7,176) | R+43.6 | R+46.3 |
| 1990 | 46.4%(4,556) | 43.7%(4,288) | D+2.7 | D+18.3 |
| 1986 | 42.2%(4,503) | 57.8%(6,166) | R+15.6 | R+18.1 |
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(75.3%) | Nikki Haley(13.8%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee