Madison County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+30.8
2024 Margin
R+4.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
93K
Population
Madison County, Kentucky voted R+30.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 29,130 votes (64.26%). This represented a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+30.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.0%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population92,701
Median Age
34.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
34.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,797(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
62.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.5%(15,180) | 64.3%(29,130) | R+30.8 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 35.5%(15,581) | 62.2%(27,356) | R+26.8 | D+4.4 |
| 2016 | 31.6%(11,793) | 62.7%(23,431) | R+31.1 | R+2.3 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(11,512) | 63.4%(21,128) | R+28.9 | R+6.4 |
| 2008 | 38.1%(12,392) | 60.5%(19,694) | R+22.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2004 | 37.5%(11,525) | 61.6%(18,922) | R+24.1 | R+5.6 |
| 2000 | 39.3%(9,309) | 57.8%(13,682) | R+18.5 | R+12.9 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(8,142) | 48.2%(9,212) | R+5.6 | R+2.0 |
| 1992 | 40.4%(8,005) | 43.9%(8,719) | R+3.6 | D+16.0 |
| 1988 | 39.8%(6,672) | 59.4%(9,958) | R+19.6 | D+7.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.0%(11,420) | 61.9%(18,593) | R+23.9 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(16,271) | 59.2%(26,069) | R+22.3 | R+10.5 |
| 2016 | 44.1%(16,439) | 55.9%(20,817) | R+11.8 | D+7.1 |
| 2014 | 38.8%(10,407) | 57.6%(15,472) | R+18.9 | R+5.1 |
| 2010 | 42.9%(10,401) | 56.6%(13,737) | R+13.8 | R+5.7 |
| 2008 | 46.0%(14,657) | 54.0%(17,237) | R+8.1 | R+8.3 |
| 2004 | 50.1%(14,790) | 49.9%(14,743) | D+0.2 | D+25.2 |
| 2002 | 37.5%(6,051) | 62.5%(10,102) | R+25.1 | R+33.3 |
| 1998 | 53.9%(8,635) | 45.6%(7,314) | D+8.2 | D+22.8 |
| 1996 | 41.9%(7,603) | 56.5%(10,247) | R+14.6 | R+37.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51.7%(14,012) | 48.3%(13,080) | D+3.4 | D+24.7 |
| 2019 | 38.2%(4,834) | 59.5%(7,526) | R+21.3 | R+5.4 |
| 2015 | 40.0%(7,348) | 55.8%(10,268) | R+15.9 | R+33.2 |
| 2011 | 49.9%(7,804) | 32.5%(5,090) | D+17.3 | D+12.0 |
| 2007 | 52.6%(9,840) | 47.4%(8,849) | D+5.3 | D+23.6 |
| 2003 | 40.8%(7,387) | 59.2%(10,704) | R+18.3 | R+52.8 |
| 1999 | 56.1%(5,306) | 21.6%(2,042) | D+34.5 | D+38.6 |
| 1995 | 47.4%(6,471) | 51.5%(7,024) | R+4.0 | R+22.2 |
| 1991 | 59.1%(6,647) | 40.9%(4,603) | D+18.2 | D+8.8 |
| 1987 | 54.7%(5,599) | 45.3%(4,637) | D+9.4 | D+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab