Washington County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+50.3
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
Classification
12K
Population
Washington County, Kentucky voted R+50.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,720 votes (74.44%). This represented a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.7
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.3
2020→2024 SwingR+4.7%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population12,027
Median Age
42.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,456(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.8%(US: 57.5%)
Black
5.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
78.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.2%(1,533) | 74.4%(4,720) | R+50.3 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(1,644) | 72.0%(4,482) | R+45.6 | +0.4 |
| 2016 | 25.2%(1,420) | 71.2%(4,013) | R+46.0 | -11.0 |
| 2012 | 32.0%(1,669) | 67.0%(3,495) | R+35.0 | -8.2 |
| 2008 | 35.8%(1,890) | 62.6%(3,305) | R+26.8 | +6.7 |
| 2004 | 32.9%(1,724) | 66.4%(3,479) | R+33.5 | +1.0 |
| 2000 | 31.8%(1,458) | 66.3%(3,044) | R+34.6 | -23.1 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(1,639) | 50.9%(2,116) | R+11.5 | -9.5 |
| 1992 | 42.8%(2,008) | 44.7%(2,098) | R+1.9 | +9.2 |
| 1988 | 43.8%(1,950) | 54.9%(2,445) | R+11.1 | +10.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.5%(1,464) | 70.5%(3,492) | R+40.9 | -3.2 |
| 2020 | 28.6%(1,769) | 66.3%(4,107) | R+37.8 | -16.6 |
| 2016 | 39.4%(2,191) | 60.6%(3,365) | R+21.1 | -1.9 |
| 2014 | 38.8%(1,775) | 58.0%(2,655) | R+19.2 | -6.1 |
| 2010 | 43.4%(1,904) | 56.6%(2,480) | R+13.1 | -3.2 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(2,316) | 55.0%(2,826) | R+9.9 | +2.6 |
| 2004 | 43.7%(2,146) | 56.3%(2,761) | R+12.5 | +27.7 |
| 2002 | 29.9%(948) | 70.1%(2,225) | R+40.3 | -47.1 |
| 1998 | 52.6%(1,946) | 45.8%(1,691) | D+6.9 | +24.7 |
| 1996 | 40.3%(1,556) | 58.1%(2,242) | R+17.8 | -48.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.0%(1,772) | 57.0%(2,346) | R+13.9 | +1.4 |
| 2019 | 41.3%(1,839) | 56.6%(2,522) | R+15.3 | +3.6 |
| 2015 | 38.5%(1,205) | 57.4%(1,796) | R+18.9 | -41.4 |
| 2011 | 56.3%(1,607) | 33.8%(965) | D+22.5 | +16.4 |
| 2007 | 53.1%(1,809) | 46.9%(1,600) | D+6.1 | +14.4 |
| 2003 | 45.8%(1,615) | 54.2%(1,908) | R+8.3 | -53.6 |
| 1999 | 64.2%(1,212) | 18.9%(357) | D+45.3 | +45.7 |
| 1995 | 49.8%(1,599) | 50.1%(1,610) | R+0.3 | -32.1 |
| 1991 | 65.9%(1,834) | 34.1%(950) | D+31.8 | -5.3 |
| 1987 | 68.5%(2,469) | 31.5%(1,134) | D+37.0 | +29.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(88.9%) | Other(5.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(65.5%) | Other(17.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.0%) | Bernie Sanders(45.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(34.8%) | Donald Trump(33.4%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(74.1%) | Barack Obama(20.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee