Election Results and Trends in Topeka, KS
In the last Presidential election, Topeka, KS voted predominantly Democrat, with 50.2% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 47.2% of voters in Topeka voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Topeka is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 97th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Topeka ranks 250th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
In Topeka, Kansas, the trend in Presidential elections over the last 25 years leans conservative. Voters have favored Republican candidates in most elections: Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. While Kansas is generally a conservative state, there have been fluctuations in the margins within Topeka, with some liberal pockets and increased Democrat support in recent elections.
Local Elections
In city-level elections in Topeka over the past 25 years, a combination of conservative and moderate leadership has prevailed. Though nonpartisan, many local leaders have associated with Republican principles, focusing on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and economic development. There is also a growing trend of grassroots movements and independents, reflecting diverse political thought.
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