Topeka, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | +10.2% |
| 2012 | +10.9% |
| 2016 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | +17.1% |
| 2024 | +14.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.3%Harris28,773 | 41.7%Trump21,317 | 2.0% | D+14.6 | R+2.5 | D+16.1 | 51,088 | |
| D | 57.2%Biden31,326 | 40.2%Trump21,979 | 2.6% | D+17.1 | D+7.3 | D+12.6 | 54,742 | |
| D | 50.0%Clinton24,750 | 40.3%Trump19,906 | 9.7% | D+9.8 | R+1.1 | D+7.7 | 49,454 | |
| D | 54.3%Obama27,069 | 43.4%Romney21,655 | 2.3% | D+10.9 | D+0.6 | D+7.0 | 49,848 | |
| D | 54.1%Obama30,387 | 43.9%McCain24,646 | 2.0% | D+10.2 | D+9.4 | D+3.0 | 56,153 | |
| D | 49.6%Kerry26,715 | 48.7%Bush26,264 | 1.7% | D+0.8 | — | D+3.3 | 53,885 |
Topeka's electorate blends state-government workers, a significant Latino community, and older working-class neighborhoods, producing competitive margins in county-level races even as the surrounding region trends reliably Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.1 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.6 points.
A population of 125,786, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,956 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Spokane and Vancouver.
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Topeka, Kansas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2071000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.