Cherokee County, Kansas: Deep Red Country
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.8
2024 Margin
R+2.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
19K
Population
Cherokee County, Kansas voted R+52.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,584 votes (75.33%). This represented a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.8
2020→2024 SwingR+2.7%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population19,362
Median Age
42.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,382(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
72.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.5%(1,970) | 75.3%(6,584) | R+52.8 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 24.0%(2,194) | 74.1%(6,766) | R+50.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(2,005) | 70.9%(6,182) | R+47.9 | R+18.4 |
| 2012 | 34.2%(2,930) | 63.7%(5,456) | R+29.5 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 37.2%(3,594) | 60.9%(5,886) | R+23.7 | D+0.1 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(3,726) | 61.4%(6,083) | R+23.8 | R+10.3 |
| 2000 | 41.4%(3,783) | 54.9%(5,014) | R+13.5 | R+9.4 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(3,771) | 45.8%(4,138) | R+4.1 | R+9.1 |
| 1992 | 41.9%(4,083) | 36.8%(3,589) | D+5.1 | D+7.6 |
| 1988 | 48.4%(4,069) | 51.0%(4,281) | R+2.5 | D+19.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.3%(1,492) | 73.6%(4,716) | R+50.3 | R+7.8 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(2,368) | 68.7%(6,216) | R+42.5 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 25.3%(2,165) | 69.4%(5,938) | R+44.1 | D+17.8 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 61.9%(3,675) | R+61.9 | R+27.9 |
| 2010 | 30.7%(1,861) | 64.8%(3,925) | R+34.1 | R+15.2 |
| 2008 | 38.8%(3,718) | 57.7%(5,525) | R+18.9 | D+27.7 |
| 2004 | 25.5%(2,499) | 72.1%(7,068) | R+46.6 | D+30.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 77.1%(4,720) | R+77.1 | R+35.0 |
| 1998 | 27.8%(1,954) | 69.9%(4,919) | R+42.1 | R+18.7 |
| 1996 | 36.7%(3,300) | 60.1%(5,406) | R+23.4 | R+7.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.5%(1,833) | 68.1%(4,378) | R+39.6 | R+11.4 |
| 2018 | 33.1%(2,314) | 61.3%(4,284) | R+28.2 | R+6.8 |
| 2014 | 37.5%(2,262) | 58.8%(3,552) | R+21.4 | D+18.3 |
| 2010 | 27.9%(1,697) | 67.5%(4,114) | R+39.7 | R+58.1 |
| 2006 | 57.8%(3,929) | 39.4%(2,676) | D+18.4 | D+28.9 |
| 2002 | 44.0%(2,921) | 54.4%(3,614) | R+10.4 | D+25.3 |
| 1998 | 30.9%(2,169) | 66.6%(4,677) | R+35.7 | R+21.9 |
| 1994 | 43.1%(2,791) | 56.9%(3,683) | R+13.8 | R+22.4 |
| 1990 | 51.0%(3,296) | 42.4%(2,738) | D+8.6 | R+3.0 |
| 1986 | 55.8%(3,989) | 44.2%(3,158) | D+11.6 | R+19.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab