Butler County, Kansas: Deep Red Country
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.2
2024 Margin
D+0.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
67K
Population
Butler County, Kansas voted R+41.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 22,426 votes (69.57%). This represented a D+0.2% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.2
2020→2024 SwingD+0.2%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population67,380
Median Age
38.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$77,724(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.2%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
78.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4%(9,150) | 69.6%(22,426) | R+41.2 | D+0.2 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(9,181) | 69.6%(22,634) | R+41.4 | D+3.8 |
| 2016 | 23.8%(6,573) | 69.0%(19,073) | R+45.2 | R+3.5 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(7,282) | 69.6%(18,157) | R+41.7 | R+9.4 |
| 2008 | 32.9%(9,159) | 65.1%(18,155) | R+32.3 | D+9.4 |
| 2004 | 28.5%(7,495) | 70.2%(18,438) | R+41.6 | R+10.1 |
| 2000 | 32.2%(6,755) | 63.7%(13,377) | R+31.5 | R+3.5 |
| 1996 | 30.6%(7,294) | 58.7%(13,979) | R+28.1 | R+19.0 |
| 1992 | 29.8%(7,029) | 38.8%(9,166) | R+9.0 | D+8.2 |
| 1988 | 40.4%(7,690) | 57.6%(10,976) | R+17.2 | D+16.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.3%(5,987) | 71.7%(16,962) | R+46.4 | R+10.1 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(9,554) | 65.7%(21,312) | R+36.2 | D+13.9 |
| 2016 | 21.5%(5,915) | 71.6%(19,705) | R+50.1 | D+9.6 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 59.7%(12,387) | R+59.7 | R+2.6 |
| 2010 | 19.7%(4,106) | 76.8%(16,017) | R+57.1 | R+18.6 |
| 2008 | 29.0%(7,975) | 67.5%(18,561) | R+38.5 | D+16.8 |
| 2004 | 20.5%(5,287) | 75.8%(19,527) | R+55.3 | D+29.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.8%(14,320) | R+84.8 | R+49.5 |
| 1998 | 30.7%(4,850) | 66.0%(10,410) | R+35.3 | R+22.6 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(10,040) | 54.9%(13,039) | R+12.6 | D+23.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.1%(9,042) | 58.4%(13,867) | R+20.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2018 | 36.1%(8,651) | 53.5%(12,822) | R+17.4 | D+0.9 |
| 2014 | 38.5%(8,006) | 56.8%(11,803) | R+18.3 | D+26.0 |
| 2010 | 25.4%(5,304) | 69.6%(14,566) | R+44.3 | R+41.2 |
| 2006 | 47.4%(9,166) | 50.5%(9,767) | R+3.1 | D+1.3 |
| 2002 | 46.8%(8,320) | 51.2%(9,108) | R+4.4 | D+48.8 |
| 1998 | 20.6%(6,171) | 73.8%(22,133) | R+53.2 | R+21.6 |
| 1994 | 34.2%(6,181) | 65.8%(11,893) | R+31.6 | R+38.9 |
| 1990 | 49.2%(8,230) | 41.9%(7,005) | D+7.3 | D+11.9 |
| 1986 | 47.7%(7,924) | 52.3%(8,683) | R+4.6 | R+10.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab