Franklin County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Franklin County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+4.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 13,246 votes (51.41%) to 11,996 (46.56%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Franklin County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Franklin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 51,842.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
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 | 46.6%(11,996) | 51.4%(13,246) | R+4.9 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 48.5%(12,652) | 49.5%(12,900) | R+1.0 | D+3.7 |
| 2016 | 44.9%(10,717) | 49.5%(11,819) | R+4.6 | R+5.4 |
| 2012 | 49.4%(11,535) | 48.6%(11,345) | D+0.8 | D+1.4 |
| 2008 | 48.9%(11,767) | 49.5%(11,911) | R+0.6 | D+2.1 |
| 2004 | 48.1%(11,620) | 50.9%(12,281) | R+2.7 | R+5.7 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(10,853) | 47.1%(10,209) | D+3.0 | R+17.3 |
| 1996 | 55.2%(11,251) | 35.0%(7,132) | D+20.2 | D+9.3 |
| 1992 | 47.0%(9,896) | 36.1%(7,591) | D+11.0 | D+13.7 |
| 1988 | 48.1%(9,271) | 50.9%(9,805) | R+2.8 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Franklin County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.5%(10,589) | 47.5%(9,570) | D+5.1 | D+0.8 |
| 2020 | 50.1%(13,091) | 45.9%(11,990) | D+4.2 | R+12.0 |
| 2016 | 58.1%(13,860) | 41.9%(10,000) | D+16.2 | D+5.0 |
| 2014 | 53.5%(10,534) | 42.3%(8,329) | D+11.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2010 | 57.3%(10,654) | 42.6%(7,912) | D+14.8 | R+3.2 |
| 2008 | 59.0%(13,888) | 41.0%(9,651) | D+18.0 | R+13.4 |
| 2004 | 65.7%(15,324) | 34.3%(7,998) | D+31.4 | D+35.4 |
| 2002 | 48.0%(7,612) | 52.0%(8,237) | R+3.9 | R+31.0 |
| 1998 | 63.1%(10,502) | 36.0%(5,993) | D+27.1 | D+15.2 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(10,594) | 43.1%(8,305) | D+11.9 | R+30.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.5%(13,500) | 31.5%(6,201) | D+37.0 | D+11.7 |
| 2019 | 61.5%(12,888) | 36.1%(7,570) | D+25.4 | D+2.3 |
| 2015 | 58.3%(9,839) | 35.2%(5,942) | D+23.1 | R+20.3 |
| 2011 | 59.6%(9,896) | 16.2%(2,686) | D+43.4 | R+3.4 |
| 2007 | 73.4%(13,878) | 26.6%(5,022) | D+46.9 | D+40.2 |
| 2003 | 53.3%(10,419) | 46.7%(9,126) | D+6.6 | R+53.4 |
| 1999 | 68.4%(8,873) | 8.4%(1,090) | D+60.0 | D+45.7 |
| 1995 | 56.7%(10,249) | 42.4%(7,668) | D+14.3 | R+35.2 |
| 1991 | 74.8%(12,797) | 25.2%(4,321) | D+49.5 | D+10.7 |
| 1987 | 69.4%(10,963) | 30.6%(4,832) | D+38.8 | R+7.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab