Greenup, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Greenup, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 20.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,233 | 49.3% | 0.5 pts (69 votes) | 14,663 | — | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,696 | 52.9% | 6.5 pts (1,066 votes) | 16,435 | -6.1 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,849 | 56.0% | 14.1 pts (2,228 votes) | 15,798 | -7.9 pts | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,855 | 58.4% | 18.6 pts (2,828 votes) | 15,168 | -4.6 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,546 | 70.9% | 45.5 pts (7,400 votes) | 16,277 | -28.2 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,064 | 71.9% | 45.1 pts (8,191 votes) | 18,176 | +1.5 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,961 | 74.6% | 50.5 pts (8,780 votes) | 17,374 | -5.6 pts | 20.2 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 | 36,836 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 36,579 | 44.9% of population |
| 2008 | 37,106 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 36,686 | 41.3% of population |
| 2016 | 35,824 | 45.4% of population |
| 2020 | 35,890 | 50.6% of population |
| 2024 | 35,273 | 49.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Greenup shifted 50.7 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
Greenup 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 Greenup voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Greenup 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 Greenup?
Greenup's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.5 points (69 votes) out of 14,663 total votes cast.
Has Greenup ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Greenup has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Greenup?
The widest margin on record for Greenup was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 51.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Greenup relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,374 votes were recorded in Greenup against a total population of 35,273 (49.3% 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 Greenup a presidential bellwether county?
Greenup 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%).