Jessamine, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Jessamine, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.5 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 | 10,074 | 66.9% | 36.1 pts (5,441 votes) | 15,061 | — | 21.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,972 | 69.8% | 40.3 pts (7,496 votes) | 18,580 | -3.6 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,711 | 67.8% | 37.0 pts (7,475 votes) | 20,214 | +3.2 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,233 | 69.0% | 39.9 pts (8,232 votes) | 20,633 | -3.2 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,474 | 66.3% | 40.0 pts (9,330 votes) | 23,326 | -2.5 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,096 | 65.1% | 32.5 pts (8,529 votes) | 26,251 | +9.9 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,854 | 66.9% | 35.8 pts (9,551 votes) | 26,685 | -3.3 pts | 5.5 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 | 39,216 | 38.4% of population |
| 2004 | 42,348 | 43.9% of population |
| 2008 | 47,429 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 49,467 | 41.7% of population |
| 2016 | 52,219 | 44.7% of population |
| 2020 | 53,019 | 49.5% of population |
| 2024 | 56,495 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jessamine shifted 0.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Jessamine 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 Jessamine voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jessamine 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 Jessamine?
Jessamine's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 33.2 points (8,529 votes) out of 26,251 total votes cast.
Has Jessamine ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jessamine has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jessamine?
The widest margin on record for Jessamine was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 43.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Jessamine relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,685 votes were recorded in Jessamine against a total population of 56,495 (47.2% 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 Jessamine a presidential bellwether county?
Jessamine 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%).