Boyle, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Boyle, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 1.6 pts more Dem. 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 | 6,126 | 59.3% | 20.9 pts (2,163 votes) | 10,326 | — | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,764 | 62.2% | 25.0 pts (3,118 votes) | 12,490 | -3.7 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,701 | 60.9% | 23.2 pts (2,932 votes) | 12,635 | +1.6 pts | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,703 | 62.3% | 26.1 pts (3,232 votes) | 12,373 | -3.0 pts | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,040 | 62.1% | 29.0 pts (3,759 votes) | 12,946 | -4.0 pts | 0.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,872 | 61.3% | 24.7 pts (3,574 votes) | 14,467 | +5.3 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,159 | 63.7% | 29.0 pts (4,169 votes) | 14,373 | -4.2 pts | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
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 | 27,673 | 37.3% of population |
| 2004 | 27,832 | 44.9% of population |
| 2008 | 28,288 | 44.7% of population |
| 2012 | 29,020 | 42.6% of population |
| 2016 | 29,965 | 43.2% of population |
| 2020 | 30,761 | 47.0% of population |
| 2024 | 31,394 | 45.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Boyle shifted 8.0 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
Boyle 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 Boyle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Boyle 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 Boyle?
Boyle's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.4 points (2,163 votes) out of 10,326 total votes cast.
Has Boyle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Boyle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Boyle?
The widest margin on record for Boyle was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 30.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Boyle relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,373 votes were recorded in Boyle against a total population of 31,394 (45.8% 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 Boyle a presidential bellwether county?
Boyle 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%).