McCracken County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
McCracken County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+34.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 21,349 votes (66.83%) to 10,191 (31.9%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. McCracken County is classified as a deep Republican county. McCracken County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 67,564.
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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 | 31.9%(10,191) | 66.8%(21,349) | R+34.9 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(11,195) | 65.0%(21,820) | R+31.7 | D+5.5 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(9,134) | 66.4%(20,774) | R+37.2 | R+4.7 |
| 2012 | 32.9%(10,062) | 65.4%(19,979) | R+32.5 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 36.7%(11,285) | 61.9%(19,043) | R+25.2 | R+2.2 |
| 2004 | 38.1%(11,361) | 61.1%(18,218) | R+23.0 | R+10.5 |
| 2000 | 42.8%(11,412) | 55.3%(14,745) | R+12.5 | R+22.2 |
| 1996 | 50.1%(12,670) | 40.4%(10,221) | D+9.7 | R+0.2 |
| 1992 | 49.1%(13,341) | 39.3%(10,657) | D+9.9 | D+9.7 |
| 1988 | 49.5%(12,208) | 49.3%(12,160) | D+0.2 | D+1.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
McCracken County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.8%(7,466) | 67.2%(15,294) | R+34.4 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 34.6%(11,627) | 62.2%(20,883) | R+27.6 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(11,552) | 63.0%(19,699) | R+26.1 | D+2.3 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(8,262) | 63.0%(15,043) | R+28.4 | R+5.8 |
| 2010 | 38.7%(8,601) | 61.3%(13,629) | R+22.6 | R+8.4 |
| 2008 | 42.9%(13,006) | 57.1%(17,303) | R+14.2 | R+10.7 |
| 2004 | 48.3%(13,940) | 51.7%(14,934) | R+3.4 | D+33.6 |
| 2002 | 31.5%(5,828) | 68.5%(12,679) | R+37.0 | R+45.1 |
| 1998 | 53.5%(9,683) | 45.4%(8,215) | D+8.1 | D+16.1 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(10,822) | 53.3%(12,720) | R+8.0 | R+49.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.1%(9,867) | 52.9%(11,099) | R+5.9 | R+6.1 |
| 2019 | 49.0%(15,017) | 48.7%(14,943) | D+0.2 | D+19.6 |
| 2015 | 39.0%(6,031) | 58.4%(9,028) | R+19.4 | R+29.4 |
| 2011 | 52.4%(7,341) | 42.4%(5,940) | D+10.0 | R+3.2 |
| 2007 | 56.6%(9,868) | 43.4%(7,569) | D+13.2 | D+31.1 |
| 2003 | 41.1%(8,413) | 58.9%(12,075) | R+17.9 | R+84.6 |
| 1999 | 76.3%(5,705) | 9.5%(712) | D+66.7 | D+53.6 |
| 1995 | 56.5%(10,283) | 43.4%(7,890) | D+13.2 | R+22.2 |
| 1991 | 67.7%(10,072) | 32.3%(4,810) | D+35.4 | R+26.7 |
| 1987 | 81.0%(12,045) | 19.0%(2,819) | D+62.1 | D+32.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab