Garrard County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+60.2
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
17K
Population
Garrard County, Kentucky voted R+60.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,086 votes (79.47%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.6
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+60.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,953
Median Age
43.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,263(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.3%(1,719) | 79.5%(7,086) | R+60.2 | -3.6 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(1,830) | 77.6%(6,754) | R+56.6 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 19.1%(1,453) | 77.5%(5,904) | R+58.4 | -6.8 |
| 2012 | 23.5%(1,661) | 75.0%(5,310) | R+51.6 | -8.5 |
| 2008 | 27.9%(2,012) | 71.0%(5,118) | R+43.1 | +1.1 |
| 2004 | 27.6%(1,841) | 71.8%(4,784) | R+44.2 | -4.2 |
| 2000 | 29.4%(1,713) | 69.4%(4,043) | R+40.0 | -15.9 |
| 1996 | 34.0%(1,486) | 58.1%(2,540) | R+24.1 | -11.0 |
| 1992 | 36.1%(1,730) | 49.2%(2,359) | R+13.1 | +8.7 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(1,710) | 60.2%(2,681) | R+21.8 | +13.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.8%(1,347) | 77.2%(4,560) | R+54.4 | -3.6 |
| 2020 | 22.5%(1,959) | 73.3%(6,371) | R+50.8 | -17.4 |
| 2016 | 33.3%(2,515) | 66.7%(5,034) | R+33.4 | +6.6 |
| 2014 | 28.4%(1,562) | 68.4%(3,764) | R+40.0 | -3.8 |
| 2010 | 31.9%(1,693) | 68.1%(3,617) | R+36.2 | -16.4 |
| 2008 | 40.1%(2,858) | 59.9%(4,269) | R+19.8 | -0.7 |
| 2004 | 40.4%(2,556) | 59.6%(3,767) | R+19.1 | +26.2 |
| 2002 | 27.3%(1,161) | 72.7%(3,086) | R+45.3 | -35.9 |
| 1998 | 45.0%(2,159) | 54.4%(2,612) | R+9.4 | +21.3 |
| 1996 | 34.2%(1,418) | 65.0%(2,692) | R+30.8 | -41.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.7%(2,141) | 62.3%(3,539) | R+24.6 | +4.2 |
| 2019 | 34.6%(2,004) | 63.4%(3,676) | R+28.8 | +6.9 |
| 2015 | 29.9%(1,158) | 65.7%(2,542) | R+35.8 | -39.4 |
| 2011 | 41.9%(1,373) | 38.2%(1,252) | D+3.7 | +18.7 |
| 2007 | 42.5%(1,798) | 57.5%(2,433) | R+15.0 | +20.9 |
| 2003 | 32.0%(1,412) | 68.0%(2,994) | R+35.9 | -56.6 |
| 1999 | 47.1%(783) | 26.4%(439) | D+20.7 | +46.7 |
| 1995 | 36.7%(1,290) | 62.7%(2,203) | R+26.0 | -27.6 |
| 1991 | 50.8%(1,402) | 49.2%(1,359) | D+1.6 | -8.2 |
| 1987 | 54.9%(1,682) | 45.1%(1,383) | D+9.8 | +21.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(88.5%) | Other(7.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(71.5%) | Other(12.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.5%) | Bernie Sanders(45.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(42.6%) | Ted Cruz(33.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(77.7%) | Barack Obama(18.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee