Allen, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Allen, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.7 pts more Rep. than Kentucky overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,415 | 68.7% | 38.3 pts (2,465 votes) | 6,429 | — | 23.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,202 | 72.6% | 45.8 pts (3,279 votes) | 7,163 | -7.3 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,258 | 71.2% | 43.8 pts (3,234 votes) | 7,390 | +1.6 pts | 27.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,184 | 73.0% | 47.5 pts (3,376 votes) | 7,100 | -3.9 pts | 25.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,466 | 79.9% | 63.2 pts (5,117 votes) | 8,096 | -17.2 pts | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,586 | 81.0% | 63.5 pts (5,944 votes) | 9,363 | +1.1 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,824 | 83.1% | 67.1 pts (6,319 votes) | 9,418 | -3.3 pts | 36.7 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17,820 | 36.1% of population |
| 2004 | 18,699 | 38.3% of population |
| 2008 | 19,838 | 37.3% of population |
| 2012 | 20,232 | 35.1% of population |
| 2016 | 20,721 | 39.1% of population |
| 2020 | 20,572 | 45.5% of population |
| 2024 | 22,037 | 42.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Allen shifted 29.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Allen has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Allen voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Allen has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Allen?
Allen's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.7 points (2,465 votes) out of 6,429 total votes cast.
Has Allen ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Allen has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Allen?
The widest margin on record for Allen was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 67.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Allen relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,418 votes were recorded in Allen against a total population of 22,037 (42.7% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Allen a presidential bellwether county?
Allen has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).