Boone, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Boone, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.8 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 | 22,016 | 68.8% | 39.9 pts (12,768 votes) | 31,984 | — | 25.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,329 | 71.7% | 44.2 pts (19,938 votes) | 45,082 | -3.7 pts | 24.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 33,812 | 66.6% | 34.5 pts (17,520 votes) | 50,774 | +9.6 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 35,922 | 68.4% | 38.6 pts (20,293 votes) | 52,511 | -4.4 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 39,082 | 67.8% | 41.8 pts (24,056 votes) | 57,618 | -5.1 pts | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 44,811 | 66.9% | 35.7 pts (23,914 votes) | 66,953 | +8.1 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 45,650 | 67.7% | 37.2 pts (25,049 votes) | 67,421 | -1.4 pts | 6.8 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 | 87,108 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 100,822 | 44.7% of population |
| 2008 | 115,262 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 123,412 | 42.5% of population |
| 2016 | 129,503 | 44.5% of population |
| 2020 | 136,476 | 49.1% of population |
| 2024 | 144,135 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Boone shifted 3.0 points toward the Democratic 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
Boone 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 Boone voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Boone 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 Boone?
Boone's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 35.0 points (17,520 votes) out of 50,774 total votes cast.
Has Boone ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Boone has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Boone?
The widest margin on record for Boone was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Boone relative to its population?
In 2024, 67,421 votes were recorded in Boone against a total population of 144,135 (46.8% 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 Boone a presidential bellwether county?
Boone 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%).