Hart, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Hart, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.6 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 | 3,725 | 61.9% | 25.3 pts (1,524 votes) | 6,019 | — | 10.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,269 | 62.9% | 26.5 pts (1,799 votes) | 6,784 | -1.0 pts | 6.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,397 | 64.5% | 30.9 pts (2,107 votes) | 6,818 | -4.8 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,257 | 64.3% | 29.8 pts (1,974 votes) | 6,622 | +1.3 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,320 | 73.2% | 49.4 pts (3,590 votes) | 7,264 | -20.7 pts | 19.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,345 | 75.8% | 53.0 pts (4,437 votes) | 8,369 | -2.8 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,691 | 79.6% | 60.0 pts (5,049 votes) | 8,409 | -6.8 pts | 29.6 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 | 17,535 | 34.3% of population |
| 2004 | 17,821 | 38.1% of population |
| 2008 | 18,320 | 37.2% of population |
| 2012 | 18,401 | 36.0% of population |
| 2016 | 18,541 | 39.2% of population |
| 2020 | 19,296 | 43.4% of population |
| 2024 | 19,923 | 42.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hart shifted 34.9 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
Hart 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 Hart voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hart 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 Hart?
Hart's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.7 points (1,524 votes) out of 6,019 total votes cast.
Has Hart ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hart has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hart?
The widest margin on record for Hart was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Hart relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,409 votes were recorded in Hart against a total population of 19,923 (42.2% 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 Hart a presidential bellwether county?
Hart 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%).