Bracken, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Bracken, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 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 | 2,065 | 68.4% | 39.0 pts (1,177 votes) | 3,019 | — | 24.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,363 | 65.5% | 31.9 pts (1,150 votes) | 3,610 | +7.7 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,066 | 60.8% | 24.3 pts (825 votes) | 3,399 | +7.2 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,029 | 62.8% | 27.3 pts (882 votes) | 3,232 | -2.8 pts | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,711 | 76.9% | 56.9 pts (2,006 votes) | 3,527 | -31.0 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,398 | 80.1% | 61.2 pts (2,598 votes) | 4,244 | -3.2 pts | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,399 | 81.8% | 64.9 pts (2,697 votes) | 4,153 | -3.9 pts | 34.7 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 | 8,267 | 36.5% of population |
| 2004 | 8,592 | 42.0% of population |
| 2008 | 8,471 | 40.1% of population |
| 2012 | 8,462 | 38.2% of population |
| 2016 | 8,368 | 42.1% of population |
| 2020 | 8,405 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 8,497 | 48.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bracken shifted 25.9 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
Bracken 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 Bracken voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bracken 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 Bracken?
Bracken's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.9 points (825 votes) out of 3,399 total votes cast.
Has Bracken ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Bracken has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bracken?
The widest margin on record for Bracken was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 65.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Bracken relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,153 votes were recorded in Bracken against a total population of 8,497 (48.9% 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 Bracken a presidential bellwether county?
Bracken 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%).