Lee's Summit, MO Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

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Election Results and Trends in Lee's Summit, MO

In the last Presidential election, Lee's Summit, MO voted predominantly Republican, with 54.1% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 43.8% of voters in Lee's Summit voted for Biden, and other parties voting 2.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Lee's Summit is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 38th 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, Lee's Summit ranks 295th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Lee's Summit, MO are: D R R R R R

Lee's Summit has consistently leaned conservative in Presidential elections over the past 25 years. The city supported Republican candidates Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), Donald Trump in 2016, and again in 2020. Despite fluctuations in state and national politics, Lee's Summit's support for conservative candidates has remained steady, reflecting the area's political demographics and cultural values. (2) City-Level Elections (Last 25 Years):

Local Elections

In Lee's Summit, local elections have also trended conservative over the last 25 years. City Council and Mayoral races have primarily seen Republican candidates or those aligned with conservative principles. The emphasis on fiscal responsibility, small government, and traditional values has shaped local policy and governance, reflecting the broader preferences of the community.

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