Campbell, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Campbell, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.0 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 | 20,789 | 61.5% | 25.9 pts (8,749 votes) | 33,829 | — | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 25,540 | 63.6% | 28.1 pts (11,287 votes) | 40,175 | -1.7 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,046 | 59.7% | 20.9 pts (8,424 votes) | 40,297 | +7.1 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 24,240 | 60.3% | 22.8 pts (9,160 votes) | 40,177 | -2.1 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 25,050 | 58.9% | 24.4 pts (10,392 votes) | 42,510 | -2.9 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,482 | 58.3% | 18.7 pts (9,109 votes) | 48,833 | +7.1 pts | 7.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,450 | 58.9% | 19.7 pts (9,498 votes) | 48,334 | -1.0 pts | 11.0 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 | 88,687 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 87,982 | 45.7% of population |
| 2008 | 88,548 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 91,246 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 92,257 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 93,134 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 94,008 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Campbell shifted 6.6 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
Campbell 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 Campbell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Campbell 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 Campbell?
Campbell's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.0 points (9,109 votes) out of 48,833 total votes cast.
Has Campbell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Campbell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Campbell?
The widest margin on record for Campbell was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Campbell relative to its population?
In 2024, 48,334 votes were recorded in Campbell against a total population of 94,008 (51.4% 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 Campbell a presidential bellwether county?
Campbell 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%).