Butler County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Butler County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+66.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,905 votes (82.53%) to 965 (16.24%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Butler County is classified as a deep Republican county. Butler County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 12,393.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.2%(965) | 82.5%(4,905) | R+66.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 17.6%(1,079) | 81.0%(4,960) | R+63.4 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 17.0%(947) | 79.4%(4,428) | R+62.4 | R+14.5 |
| 2012 | 25.6%(1,293) | 73.4%(3,716) | R+47.9 | R+7.5 |
| 2008 | 29.3%(1,555) | 69.6%(3,696) | R+40.3 | D+7.6 |
| 2004 | 25.7%(1,436) | 73.7%(4,109) | R+47.9 | R+0.9 |
| 2000 | 25.9%(1,299) | 72.9%(3,654) | R+47.0 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 30.4%(1,260) | 61.0%(2,531) | R+30.6 | R+4.4 |
| 1992 | 30.6%(1,468) | 56.8%(2,729) | R+26.2 | D+18.6 |
| 1988 | 27.4%(1,245) | 72.2%(3,278) | R+44.8 | D+4.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Butler County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.3%(766) | 81.7%(3,429) | R+63.5 | R+10.7 |
| 2020 | 20.2%(1,239) | 73.0%(4,471) | R+52.8 | R+5.3 |
| 2016 | 26.3%(1,444) | 73.7%(4,055) | R+47.5 | R+3.6 |
| 2014 | 26.6%(1,085) | 70.5%(2,873) | R+43.9 | R+8.3 |
| 2010 | 32.2%(1,283) | 67.8%(2,699) | R+35.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 33.6%(1,771) | 66.4%(3,501) | R+32.8 | D+6.4 |
| 2004 | 30.4%(1,601) | 69.6%(3,665) | R+39.2 | D+19.1 |
| 2002 | 20.9%(822) | 79.1%(3,120) | R+58.3 | R+23.7 |
| 1998 | 32.5%(1,257) | 67.1%(2,595) | R+34.6 | D+10.6 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(1,058) | 72.1%(2,829) | R+45.1 | R+34.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32.2%(1,173) | 67.8%(2,475) | R+35.7 | D+2.4 |
| 2019 | 30.0%(1,134) | 68.1%(2,574) | R+38.1 | R+1.2 |
| 2015 | 30.4%(807) | 67.2%(1,786) | R+36.9 | R+27.6 |
| 2011 | 43.2%(938) | 52.5%(1,140) | R+9.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2007 | 44.0%(1,231) | 56.0%(1,565) | R+11.9 | D+30.3 |
| 2003 | 28.9%(932) | 71.1%(2,294) | R+42.2 | R+64.2 |
| 1999 | 56.5%(566) | 34.6%(346) | D+22.0 | D+70.0 |
| 1995 | 26.0%(880) | 74.0%(2,503) | R+48.0 | R+44.8 |
| 1991 | 48.4%(1,164) | 51.6%(1,240) | R+3.2 | R+12.7 |
| 1987 | 54.8%(1,254) | 45.2%(1,035) | D+9.6 | D+39.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab