Election Results and Trends in Independence, MO
In the last Presidential election, Independence, MO voted predominantly Republican, with 51.0% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 46.9% of voters in Independence voted for Biden, and other parties voting 2.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Independence is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 61st 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, Independence ranks 270th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Independence, Missouri, situated in Jackson County, has generally followed a trend of supporting Democrat candidates in presidential elections. Bill Clinton was favored in the 1996 election, followed by Al Gore in 2000. In 2004, voters narrowly preferred George W. Bush, but support shifted back to Democrats with Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. The 2016 election saw a close race, with Hillary Clinton narrowly winning the county. In 2020, Joe Biden also won the county, continuing the trend of primarily liberal voting in presidential elections.
Local Elections
At the city level, Independence politics have been more nuanced, often transcending simple conservative or liberal labels. Local elections are officially nonpartisan, and officials are more likely to be judged based on local issues and personal characteristics rather than party affiliation. The city has seen a mixture of officials with conservative and liberal leanings over the past 25 years, reflecting a more complex local political landscape.
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