Elliott, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Elliott, Kentucky has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 31.9 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 | 1,525 | 64.0% | 29.3 pts (698 votes) | 2,381 | — | 45.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,064 | 69.8% | 40.3 pts (1,193 votes) | 2,957 | +11.0 pts | 60.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,535 | 61.0% | 25.2 pts (633 votes) | 2,515 | -14.7 pts | 42.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,186 | 49.4% | 2.5 pts (60 votes) | 2,399 | -23.4 pts | 25.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,000 | 70.1% | 44.1 pts (1,260 votes) | 2,855 | -48.6 pts | 14.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,246 | 75.0% | 51.2 pts (1,534 votes) | 2,995 | -5.9 pts | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,335 | 80.2% | 61.9 pts (1,803 votes) | 2,911 | -11.0 pts | 31.9 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 | 6,767 | 35.2% of population |
| 2004 | 6,748 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 7,556 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 7,633 | 31.4% of population |
| 2016 | 7,491 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 7,335 | 40.8% of population |
| 2024 | 7,263 | 40.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Elliott shifted 92.6 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
Elliott has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Elliott voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Elliott has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Elliott?
Elliott's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 2.6 points (60 votes) out of 2,399 total votes cast.
Has Elliott ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Elliott changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Elliott?
The widest margin on record for Elliott was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Elliott relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,911 votes were recorded in Elliott against a total population of 7,263 (40.1% 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 Elliott a presidential bellwether county?
Elliott has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).