Grayson, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Grayson, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.6 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 | 5,843 | 68.3% | 37.8 pts (3,239 votes) | 8,558 | — | 22.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,170 | 70.7% | 42.0 pts (4,265 votes) | 10,143 | -4.0 pts | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,605 | 66.7% | 34.8 pts (3,451 votes) | 9,903 | +7.0 pts | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,404 | 69.1% | 39.5 pts (3,660 votes) | 9,271 | -4.6 pts | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,219 | 77.7% | 59.2 pts (6,260 votes) | 10,576 | -21.5 pts | 30.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,453 | 78.9% | 58.9 pts (7,053 votes) | 11,983 | +2.0 pts | 33.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,710 | 80.3% | 61.8 pts (7,475 votes) | 12,095 | -3.1 pts | 31.6 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 | 24,094 | 35.5% of population |
| 2004 | 24,962 | 40.6% of population |
| 2008 | 25,558 | 38.7% of population |
| 2012 | 25,792 | 35.9% of population |
| 2016 | 26,093 | 40.5% of population |
| 2020 | 26,456 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 27,070 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Grayson shifted 24.2 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
Grayson 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 Grayson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Grayson 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 Grayson?
Grayson's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 35.4 points (3,451 votes) out of 9,903 total votes cast.
Has Grayson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Grayson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Grayson?
The widest margin on record for Grayson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Grayson relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,095 votes were recorded in Grayson against a total population of 27,070 (44.7% 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 Grayson a presidential bellwether county?
Grayson 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%).