Bracken County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.9
2024 Margin
R+3.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Bracken County, Kentucky voted R+64.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,399 votes (81.84%). This represented a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.8%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,400
Median Age
41.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,911(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.6%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
77.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9%(702) | 81.8%(3,399) | R+64.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 18.8%(800) | 80.0%(3,398) | R+61.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2016 | 20.0%(705) | 76.9%(2,711) | R+56.9 | R+29.6 |
| 2012 | 35.5%(1,147) | 62.8%(2,029) | R+27.3 | R+3.0 |
| 2008 | 36.5%(1,241) | 60.8%(2,066) | R+24.3 | D+7.6 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(1,213) | 65.5%(2,363) | R+31.9 | D+7.1 |
| 2000 | 29.4%(888) | 68.4%(2,065) | R+39.0 | R+27.4 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(1,055) | 50.4%(1,371) | R+11.6 | R+14.9 |
| 1992 | 42.9%(1,259) | 39.6%(1,162) | D+3.3 | D+19.4 |
| 1988 | 41.6%(1,176) | 57.7%(1,630) | R+16.1 | D+6.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.4%(756) | 76.6%(2,478) | R+53.3 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 23.3%(987) | 71.9%(3,042) | R+48.6 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 27.9%(964) | 72.1%(2,488) | R+44.1 | R+17.8 |
| 2014 | 34.9%(898) | 61.2%(1,575) | R+26.3 | R+14.5 |
| 2010 | 44.1%(1,392) | 55.9%(1,765) | R+11.8 | D+5.8 |
| 2008 | 41.2%(1,382) | 58.8%(1,975) | R+17.7 | D+13.4 |
| 2004 | 34.5%(1,183) | 65.5%(2,249) | R+31.1 | D+16.7 |
| 2002 | 26.1%(577) | 73.9%(1,632) | R+47.8 | R+25.4 |
| 1998 | 38.5%(945) | 60.8%(1,494) | R+22.3 | D+13.0 |
| 1996 | 31.5%(798) | 66.8%(1,693) | R+35.3 | R+82.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39.9%(939) | 60.1%(1,417) | R+20.3 | R+8.3 |
| 2019 | 42.0%(1,063) | 54.0%(1,367) | R+12.0 | R+1.0 |
| 2015 | 42.8%(680) | 53.8%(854) | R+11.0 | R+29.0 |
| 2011 | 55.3%(758) | 37.2%(510) | D+18.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2007 | 58.7%(1,134) | 41.3%(797) | D+17.4 | D+22.7 |
| 2003 | 47.4%(1,025) | 52.6%(1,139) | R+5.3 | R+41.2 |
| 1999 | 60.9%(539) | 25.0%(221) | D+35.9 | D+46.3 |
| 1995 | 44.7%(893) | 55.1%(1,099) | R+10.3 | R+21.9 |
| 1991 | 55.8%(1,055) | 44.2%(836) | D+11.6 | R+35.9 |
| 1987 | 73.8%(1,495) | 26.3%(532) | D+47.5 | D+33.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.1%) | Other(8.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(47.7%) | Other(32.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.9%) | Hillary Clinton(32.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(43.7%) | Donald Trump(27.2%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(76.7%) | Barack Obama(15.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee