Lee County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lee County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+67.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,227 votes (82.63%) to 406 (15.06%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lee County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lee County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 7,339.
Quick Stats
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 | 15.1%(406) | 82.6%(2,227) | R+67.6 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 17.2%(481) | 81.2%(2,273) | R+64.0 | D+0.0 |
| 2016 | 16.6%(444) | 80.7%(2,151) | R+64.0 | R+11.3 |
| 2012 | 22.7%(595) | 75.4%(1,977) | R+52.7 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 27.1%(752) | 71.3%(1,978) | R+44.2 | R+5.2 |
| 2004 | 30.1%(878) | 69.1%(2,018) | R+39.0 | R+0.8 |
| 2000 | 30.3%(836) | 68.5%(1,893) | R+38.2 | R+27.2 |
| 1996 | 40.6%(1,023) | 51.6%(1,302) | R+11.1 | D+3.1 |
| 1992 | 37.0%(1,170) | 51.2%(1,617) | R+14.2 | D+9.2 |
| 1988 | 38.0%(984) | 61.3%(1,588) | R+23.3 | D+18.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lee County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.4%(423) | 79.6%(1,648) | R+59.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 20.1%(560) | 76.0%(2,114) | R+55.8 | R+25.3 |
| 2016 | 34.7%(898) | 65.3%(1,688) | R+30.5 | D+4.9 |
| 2014 | 30.4%(799) | 65.9%(1,729) | R+35.4 | R+13.1 |
| 2010 | 38.8%(1,040) | 61.2%(1,639) | R+22.4 | R+1.9 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(1,073) | 60.2%(1,625) | R+20.5 | R+2.9 |
| 2004 | 41.2%(1,126) | 58.8%(1,606) | R+17.6 | D+23.2 |
| 2002 | 29.6%(795) | 70.3%(1,890) | R+40.8 | R+25.9 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(1,245) | 57.2%(1,680) | R+14.8 | D+7.1 |
| 1996 | 38.3%(901) | 60.2%(1,416) | R+21.9 | R+29.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46.3%(705) | 53.7%(817) | R+7.4 | D+24.3 |
| 2019 | 33.0%(675) | 64.7%(1,321) | R+31.6 | D+8.7 |
| 2015 | 27.5%(422) | 67.8%(1,042) | R+40.4 | R+31.8 |
| 2011 | 36.7%(482) | 45.2%(594) | R+8.5 | D+2.4 |
| 2007 | 44.5%(845) | 55.5%(1,053) | R+11.0 | D+19.7 |
| 2003 | 34.7%(724) | 65.3%(1,363) | R+30.6 | R+42.5 |
| 1999 | 42.0%(447) | 30.0%(320) | D+11.9 | D+36.9 |
| 1995 | 37.4%(952) | 62.3%(1,587) | R+24.9 | R+37.2 |
| 1991 | 56.1%(1,544) | 43.9%(1,206) | D+12.3 | R+16.9 |
| 1987 | 64.6%(1,301) | 35.4%(713) | D+29.2 | D+41.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab