Winfield, Kansas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −20.5% |
| 2008 | −13.0% |
| 2012 | −19.1% |
| 2016 | −18.4% |
| 2020 | −18.7% |
| 2024 | −19.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.5%Harris1,580 | 58.7%Trump2,344 | 1.8% | R+19.1 | R+0.4 | R+17.6 | 3,996 | |
| R | 39.4%Biden1,740 | 58.1%Trump2,566 | 2.4% | R+18.7 | R+0.3 | R+23.2 | 4,414 | |
| R | 37.0%Clinton1,462 | 55.4%Trump2,187 | 7.6% | R+18.4 | D+0.7 | R+20.5 | 3,947 | |
| R | 39.5%Obama1,623 | 58.6%Romney2,406 | 1.9% | R+19.1 | R+6.1 | R+22.9 | 4,106 | |
| R | 42.2%Obama1,882 | 55.2%McCain2,460 | 2.6% | R+13.0 | D+7.5 | R+20.2 | 4,457 | |
| R | 39.0%Kerry1,804 | 59.5%Bush2,751 | 1.5% | R+20.5 | — | R+18.0 | 4,626 |
Winfield's voting patterns reflect a small-city mix of agricultural-county conservatism and the moderating influence of Southwestern College, which draws a younger, more transient population into an otherwise stable electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 20.5 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 19.1 points.
A population of 11,711, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,656 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Independence and Moberly.
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Winfield, Kansas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2079950/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.