Johnson, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Johnson, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.6 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 | 4,783 | 58.5% | 18.7 pts (1,532 votes) | 8,180 | — | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,940 | 63.8% | 28.5 pts (2,652 votes) | 9,304 | -9.7 pts | 8.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,948 | 69.8% | 41.6 pts (3,541 votes) | 8,517 | -13.6 pts | 25.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,095 | 78.5% | 59.5 pts (5,372 votes) | 9,035 | -18.5 pts | 37.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,043 | 84.0% | 71.0 pts (6,793 votes) | 9,572 | -12.2 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,450 | 82.9% | 67.1 pts (6,842 votes) | 10,192 | +5.1 pts | 41.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,150 | 84.7% | 70.7 pts (6,800 votes) | 9,622 | -3.6 pts | 40.6 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 | 23,315 | 35.1% of population |
| 2004 | 23,229 | 40.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,256 | 36.6% of population |
| 2012 | 23,403 | 38.6% of population |
| 2016 | 22,858 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 22,648 | 45.0% of population |
| 2024 | 22,098 | 43.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Johnson shifted 52.5 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
Johnson 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 Johnson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Johnson 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 Johnson?
Johnson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.1 points (1,532 votes) out of 8,180 total votes cast.
Has Johnson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Johnson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Johnson?
The widest margin on record for Johnson was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Johnson relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,622 votes were recorded in Johnson against a total population of 22,098 (43.5% 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 Johnson a presidential bellwether county?
Johnson 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%).