Simpson County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Simpson County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+43.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,253 votes (71.25%) to 2,403 (27.38%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Simpson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Simpson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 19,972.
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 | 27.4%(2,403) | 71.3%(6,253) | R+43.9 | R+7.1 |
| 2020 | 30.7%(2,681) | 67.4%(5,888) | R+36.7 | D+2.2 |
| 2016 | 28.5%(2,144) | 67.4%(5,077) | R+38.9 | R+14.9 |
| 2012 | 37.4%(2,650) | 61.4%(4,355) | R+24.0 | R+1.3 |
| 2008 | 38.0%(2,775) | 60.7%(4,437) | R+22.7 | R+0.8 |
| 2004 | 38.8%(2,730) | 60.7%(4,273) | R+21.9 | R+11.8 |
| 2000 | 44.4%(2,583) | 54.4%(3,169) | R+10.1 | R+20.6 |
| 1996 | 51.3%(2,749) | 40.8%(2,186) | D+10.5 | D+1.0 |
| 1992 | 48.5%(2,834) | 39.0%(2,280) | D+9.5 | D+21.0 |
| 1988 | 44.0%(2,138) | 55.5%(2,699) | R+11.5 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Simpson County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.7%(1,763) | 69.3%(3,975) | R+38.5 | R+11.8 |
| 2020 | 34.2%(2,976) | 61.0%(5,302) | R+26.7 | D+2.9 |
| 2016 | 35.2%(2,618) | 64.8%(4,819) | R+29.6 | R+11.8 |
| 2014 | 39.5%(1,887) | 57.3%(2,738) | R+17.8 | R+1.9 |
| 2010 | 42.0%(2,065) | 58.0%(2,846) | R+15.9 | R+4.5 |
| 2008 | 44.3%(3,118) | 55.7%(3,922) | R+11.4 | R+0.4 |
| 2004 | 44.5%(2,938) | 55.5%(3,665) | R+11.0 | D+27.5 |
| 2002 | 30.8%(1,297) | 69.2%(2,920) | R+38.5 | R+40.4 |
| 1998 | 50.3%(2,058) | 48.4%(1,981) | D+1.9 | D+6.4 |
| 1996 | 47.1%(2,315) | 51.6%(2,539) | R+4.6 | R+29.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.2%(1,905) | 58.8%(2,718) | R+17.6 | R+12.2 |
| 2019 | 46.5%(2,203) | 51.8%(2,457) | R+5.4 | D+16.0 |
| 2015 | 38.2%(1,059) | 59.6%(1,652) | R+21.4 | R+35.2 |
| 2011 | 55.4%(1,325) | 41.5%(994) | D+13.8 | D+0.1 |
| 2007 | 56.9%(2,096) | 43.1%(1,590) | D+13.7 | D+20.7 |
| 2003 | 46.5%(1,492) | 53.5%(1,715) | R+7.0 | R+67.3 |
| 1999 | 75.9%(858) | 15.6%(176) | D+60.3 | D+60.0 |
| 1995 | 50.2%(1,455) | 49.8%(1,446) | D+0.3 | R+36.8 |
| 1991 | 68.5%(1,942) | 31.5%(891) | D+37.1 | R+20.4 |
| 1987 | 78.7%(2,171) | 21.3%(586) | D+57.5 | D+19.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab