Floyd, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Floyd, Kentucky has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 29.2 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 | 10,088 | 65.5% | 32.6 pts (5,020 votes) | 15,394 | — | 48.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 11,132 | 62.2% | 25.3 pts (4,520 votes) | 17,885 | -7.6 pts | 45.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,741 | 49.4% | 1.3 pts (211 votes) | 15,659 | -26.9 pts | 15.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,784 | 65.7% | 33.9 pts (5,051 votes) | 14,890 | -33.4 pts | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,993 | 72.5% | 48.2 pts (7,978 votes) | 16,540 | -15.0 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,250 | 74.9% | 51.2 pts (8,366 votes) | 16,351 | -2.0 pts | 25.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,326 | 78.8% | 59.2 pts (9,265 votes) | 15,652 | -8.4 pts | 29.2 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 | 42,316 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 41,128 | 43.5% of population |
| 2008 | 39,964 | 39.2% of population |
| 2012 | 39,126 | 38.1% of population |
| 2016 | 36,968 | 44.7% of population |
| 2020 | 35,802 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 34,532 | 45.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Floyd shifted 93.3 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
Floyd has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Floyd voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Floyd has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Floyd?
Floyd's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.4 points (211 votes) out of 15,659 total votes cast.
Has Floyd ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Floyd changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Floyd?
The widest margin on record for Floyd was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Floyd relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,652 votes were recorded in Floyd against a total population of 34,532 (45.3% 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 Floyd a presidential bellwether county?
Floyd has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).