Lyon County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lyon County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+53.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,187 votes (76.12%) to 950 (22.69%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lyon County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lyon County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 8,900.
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Demographics
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Religious Composition
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Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.7%(950) | 76.1%(3,187) | R+53.4 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(1,092) | 73.3%(3,100) | R+47.5 | R+3.5 |
| 2016 | 26.4%(1,045) | 70.4%(2,789) | R+44.0 | R+17.0 |
| 2012 | 35.8%(1,373) | 62.8%(2,412) | R+27.1 | R+10.4 |
| 2008 | 40.9%(1,577) | 57.6%(2,220) | R+16.7 | R+7.4 |
| 2004 | 45.1%(1,769) | 54.3%(2,132) | R+9.2 | R+9.0 |
| 2000 | 49.1%(1,680) | 49.4%(1,688) | R+0.2 | R+22.1 |
| 1996 | 55.9%(1,641) | 34.0%(999) | D+21.9 | R+6.4 |
| 1992 | 58.6%(1,583) | 30.3%(820) | D+28.2 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 55.2%(1,337) | 44.5%(1,077) | D+10.7 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lyon County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.1%(874) | 72.9%(2,356) | R+45.9 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 28.5%(1,204) | 68.2%(2,884) | R+39.7 | R+16.3 |
| 2016 | 38.3%(1,508) | 61.7%(2,431) | R+23.4 | R+5.0 |
| 2014 | 39.2%(1,425) | 57.6%(2,096) | R+18.4 | R+10.6 |
| 2010 | 46.0%(1,475) | 53.9%(1,727) | R+7.9 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 47.8%(1,821) | 52.2%(1,989) | R+4.4 | R+15.1 |
| 2004 | 55.3%(2,082) | 44.7%(1,680) | D+10.7 | D+29.0 |
| 2002 | 40.8%(956) | 59.2%(1,386) | R+18.4 | R+44.0 |
| 1998 | 62.4%(1,556) | 36.8%(917) | D+25.6 | D+16.2 |
| 1996 | 54.1%(1,529) | 44.6%(1,261) | D+9.5 | R+44.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.0%(1,221) | 57.0%(1,619) | R+14.0 | D+3.1 |
| 2019 | 40.7%(1,253) | 57.9%(1,779) | R+17.1 | R+10.0 |
| 2015 | 45.2%(1,043) | 52.3%(1,208) | R+7.1 | R+31.7 |
| 2011 | 59.4%(1,366) | 34.9%(802) | D+24.5 | R+9.4 |
| 2007 | 66.9%(1,849) | 33.1%(913) | D+33.9 | D+33.8 |
| 2003 | 50.0%(1,411) | 50.0%(1,409) | D+0.1 | R+62.1 |
| 1999 | 75.8%(1,013) | 13.6%(182) | D+62.2 | D+42.7 |
| 1995 | 59.7%(1,323) | 40.1%(890) | D+19.5 | R+27.1 |
| 1991 | 73.3%(1,430) | 26.7%(521) | D+46.6 | R+18.0 |
| 1987 | 82.3%(1,307) | 17.7%(281) | D+64.6 | D+19.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab