Lawrence, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +26.1% |
| 2008 | +40.1% |
| 2012 | +35.7% |
| 2016 | +45.5% |
| 2020 | +53.0% |
| 2024 | +52.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 75.6%Harris33,317 | 22.9%Trump10,076 | 1.5% | D+52.8 | R+0.3 | D+54.2 | 44,051 | |
| D | 75.4%Biden34,564 | 22.4%Trump10,254 | 2.2% | D+53.0 | D+7.5 | D+48.6 | 45,840 | |
| D | 68.6%Clinton26,361 | 23.0%Trump8,857 | 8.4% | D+45.5 | D+9.8 | D+43.5 | 38,433 | |
| D | 66.3%Obama24,440 | 30.6%Romney11,274 | 3.1% | D+35.7 | R+4.3 | D+31.9 | 36,853 | |
| D | 69.0%Obama29,010 | 28.9%McCain12,163 | 2.1% | D+40.1 | D+13.9 | D+32.8 | 42,040 | |
| D | 62.1%Kerry24,113 | 36.0%Bush13,967 | 1.9% | D+26.1 | — | D+28.6 | 38,812 |
Lawrence's large student and faculty population at the University of Kansas anchors reliably Democratic margins in Douglas County, making it one of the most politically distinct urban pockets in an otherwise heavily Republican state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.0 points in 2020. The 2024 margin was 52.8 points.
A population of 96,051, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,009 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Corvallis and Bloomington.
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Lawrence, Kansas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2038900/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.