Hancock, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Hancock, Kentucky has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 17.4 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 | 2,032 | 56.3% | 14.5 pts (524 votes) | 3,610 | — | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,286 | 56.7% | 14.3 pts (577 votes) | 4,029 | +0.4 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,135 | 51.5% | 5.0 pts (207 votes) | 4,144 | +19.5 pts | 21.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,212 | 53.5% | 9.2 pts (379 votes) | 4,134 | -14.5 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,788 | 64.9% | 35.9 pts (1,544 votes) | 4,295 | -28.9 pts | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,145 | 68.6% | 39.1 pts (1,794 votes) | 4,587 | -1.6 pts | 13.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,375 | 72.8% | 47.5 pts (2,202 votes) | 4,633 | -8.5 pts | 17.4 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 | 8,424 | 42.9% of population |
| 2004 | 8,389 | 48.0% of population |
| 2008 | 8,567 | 48.4% of population |
| 2012 | 8,642 | 47.8% of population |
| 2016 | 8,723 | 49.2% of population |
| 2020 | 9,104 | 50.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,013 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hancock shifted 33.6 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
Hancock has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Hancock voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hancock has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Hancock?
Hancock's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 5.1 points (207 votes) out of 4,144 total votes cast.
Has Hancock ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hancock changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hancock?
The widest margin on record for Hancock was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 48.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Hancock relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,633 votes were recorded in Hancock against a total population of 9,013 (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 Hancock a presidential bellwether county?
Hancock has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).