Boyd, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Boyd, Kentucky has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 8.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 9,541 | 49.7% | 1.5 pts (294 votes) | 19,182 | — | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,501 | 52.8% | 6.3 pts (1,369 votes) | 21,777 | -7.9 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,430 | 55.3% | 12.3 pts (2,544 votes) | 20,670 | -6.2 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,884 | 57.1% | 16.3 pts (3,108 votes) | 19,049 | -4.1 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,591 | 66.4% | 37.0 pts (7,570 votes) | 20,454 | -21.9 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,295 | 65.8% | 33.2 pts (7,212 votes) | 21,741 | +4.9 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,363 | 68.6% | 38.5 pts (8,072 votes) | 20,951 | -5.3 pts | 8.1 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 | 49,627 | 38.7% of population |
| 2004 | 49,542 | 44.0% of population |
| 2008 | 49,244 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 49,224 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 48,121 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 48,206 | 45.1% of population |
| 2024 | 47,777 | 43.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Boyd shifted 40.6 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
Boyd has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Boyd voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Boyd has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Boyd?
Boyd's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.6 points (294 votes) out of 19,182 total votes cast.
Has Boyd ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Boyd changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Boyd?
The widest margin on record for Boyd was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Boyd relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,951 votes were recorded in Boyd against a total population of 47,777 (43.9% 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 Boyd a presidential bellwether county?
Boyd has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).