Franklin County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.8
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
52K
Population
Franklin County, Kentucky voted R+4.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,246 votes (51.41%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population51,541
Median Age
40.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$62,929(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
80.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.6%(11,996) | 51.4%(13,246) | R+4.8 | -3.9 |
| 2020 | 48.5%(12,652) | 49.5%(12,900) | R+0.9 | +3.7 |
| 2016 | 44.9%(10,717) | 49.5%(11,819) | R+4.6 | -5.4 |
| 2012 | 49.4%(11,535) | 48.6%(11,345) | D+0.8 | +1.4 |
| 2008 | 48.9%(11,767) | 49.5%(11,911) | R+0.6 | +2.1 |
| 2004 | 48.1%(11,620) | 50.9%(12,281) | R+2.7 | -5.7 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(10,853) | 47.1%(10,209) | D+3.0 | -17.3 |
| 1996 | 55.2%(11,251) | 35.0%(7,132) | D+20.2 | +9.3 |
| 1992 | 47.0%(9,896) | 36.1%(7,591) | D+11.0 | +13.7 |
| 1988 | 48.1%(9,271) | 50.9%(9,805) | R+2.8 | +14.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.5%(10,589) | 47.5%(9,570) | D+5.0 | +0.8 |
| 2020 | 50.1%(13,091) | 45.9%(11,990) | D+4.2 | -12.0 |
| 2016 | 58.1%(13,860) | 41.9%(10,000) | D+16.2 | +5.0 |
| 2014 | 53.5%(10,534) | 42.3%(8,329) | D+11.2 | -3.6 |
| 2010 | 57.3%(10,654) | 42.6%(7,912) | D+14.8 | -3.2 |
| 2008 | 59.0%(13,888) | 41.0%(9,651) | D+18.0 | -13.4 |
| 2004 | 65.7%(15,324) | 34.3%(7,998) | D+31.4 | +35.4 |
| 2002 | 48.0%(7,612) | 52.0%(8,237) | R+3.9 | -31.0 |
| 1998 | 63.1%(10,502) | 36.0%(5,993) | D+27.1 | +15.2 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(10,594) | 43.1%(8,305) | D+11.9 | -30.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.5%(13,500) | 31.5%(6,201) | D+37.0 | +11.7 |
| 2019 | 61.5%(12,888) | 36.1%(7,570) | D+25.4 | +2.3 |
| 2015 | 58.3%(9,839) | 35.2%(5,942) | D+23.1 | -20.4 |
| 2011 | 59.6%(9,896) | 16.2%(2,686) | D+43.4 | -3.4 |
| 2007 | 73.4%(13,878) | 26.6%(5,022) | D+46.9 | +40.2 |
| 2003 | 53.3%(10,419) | 46.7%(9,126) | D+6.6 | -53.4 |
| 1999 | 68.4%(8,873) | 8.4%(1,090) | D+60.0 | +45.7 |
| 1995 | 56.7%(10,249) | 42.4%(7,668) | D+14.3 | -35.2 |
| 1991 | 74.8%(12,797) | 25.2%(4,321) | D+49.5 | +10.7 |
| 1987 | 69.4%(10,963) | 30.6%(4,832) | D+38.8 | -7.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.5%) | Other(11.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(66.0%) | Other(15.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(46.6%) | Hillary Clinton(45.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(33.4%) | Donald Trump(27.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(63.1%) | Barack Obama(30.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee