Election Results and Trends in Kansas City, MO
In the last Presidential election, Kansas City, MO voted predominantly Republican, with 52.7% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 45.2% of voters in Kansas City voted for Biden, and other parties voting 2.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Kansas City is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 50th 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, Kansas City ranks 285th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Kansas City has largely leaned liberal in Presidential elections over the past 25 years. Voting for Clinton (1996), Gore (2000), Kerry (2004), Obama (2008, 2012), and Clinton (2016), the city exhibited a clear Democrat preference. Even in 2020, when Trump won Missouri, Biden secured Kansas City, reflecting the urban-rural divide. The city's consistent support for Democrat candidates differentiates it from the broader conservative trend in the state.
Local Elections
Local elections in Kansas City have also been inclined towards liberal candidates and policies. The city's mayor's office and City Council have often been held by Democrats or those with progressive viewpoints. This alignment with liberal values at the city level complements its national electoral behavior.
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