Monroe County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Monroe County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+77.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,679 votes (88.15%) to 576 (10.85%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Monroe County is classified as a deep Republican county. Monroe County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 11,269.
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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
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.8%(576) | 88.2%(4,679) | R+77.3 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 12.3%(657) | 86.8%(4,628) | R+74.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2016 | 12.0%(601) | 85.7%(4,278) | R+73.7 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 19.7%(936) | 79.3%(3,762) | R+59.5 | R+6.6 |
| 2008 | 22.9%(1,067) | 75.8%(3,537) | R+52.9 | D+6.9 |
| 2004 | 19.8%(1,158) | 79.7%(4,657) | R+59.9 | R+2.1 |
| 2000 | 20.8%(1,158) | 78.6%(4,377) | R+57.8 | R+12.7 |
| 1996 | 23.0%(1,114) | 68.0%(3,300) | R+45.1 | R+6.1 |
| 1992 | 26.1%(1,515) | 65.1%(3,776) | R+39.0 | D+21.6 |
| 1988 | 19.5%(1,025) | 80.0%(4,214) | R+60.6 | D+2.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Monroe County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.8%(451) | 88.2%(3,356) | R+76.3 | R+8.9 |
| 2020 | 14.5%(763) | 81.9%(4,320) | R+67.4 | R+4.8 |
| 2016 | 18.7%(881) | 81.3%(3,842) | R+62.7 | R+10.3 |
| 2014 | 21.8%(1,021) | 74.2%(3,472) | R+52.3 | R+0.2 |
| 2010 | 23.9%(1,098) | 76.1%(3,488) | R+52.1 | R+6.4 |
| 2008 | 27.2%(1,237) | 72.8%(3,318) | R+45.7 | D+8.9 |
| 2004 | 22.7%(1,156) | 77.3%(3,940) | R+54.6 | D+18.3 |
| 2002 | 13.5%(607) | 86.5%(3,875) | R+72.9 | R+17.6 |
| 1998 | 22.0%(1,104) | 77.3%(3,880) | R+55.3 | D+3.8 |
| 1996 | 19.6%(857) | 78.7%(3,437) | R+59.1 | R+31.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.3%(1,023) | 74.7%(3,025) | R+49.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2019 | 24.8%(837) | 73.4%(2,482) | R+48.7 | R+10.9 |
| 2015 | 29.6%(721) | 67.3%(1,642) | R+37.8 | R+1.8 |
| 2011 | 30.5%(883) | 66.5%(1,925) | R+36.0 | R+2.7 |
| 2007 | 33.4%(975) | 66.6%(1,947) | R+33.3 | D+27.1 |
| 2003 | 19.8%(661) | 80.2%(2,676) | R+60.4 | R+83.5 |
| 1999 | 58.2%(1,094) | 35.1%(659) | D+23.2 | D+79.0 |
| 1995 | 22.1%(745) | 77.9%(2,630) | R+55.9 | R+28.9 |
| 1991 | 36.5%(946) | 63.5%(1,645) | R+27.0 | R+38.0 |
| 1987 | 55.5%(1,235) | 44.5%(990) | D+11.0 | D+30.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab