Kenton, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Kenton, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.9 pts more Dem. 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 | 35,363 | 62.9% | 28.9 pts (16,263 votes) | 56,249 | — | 14.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 43,664 | 65.1% | 31.0 pts (20,830 votes) | 67,123 | -1.5 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 40,714 | 59.7% | 20.9 pts (14,234 votes) | 68,213 | +10.1 pts | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 41,389 | 61.1% | 24.3 pts (16,469 votes) | 67,704 | -3.7 pts | 1.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 42,958 | 59.7% | 26.0 pts (18,744 votes) | 71,998 | -3.1 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 48,123 | 58.6% | 19.3 pts (15,858 votes) | 82,108 | +8.2 pts | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 48,444 | 59.8% | 21.7 pts (17,585 votes) | 80,948 | -2.4 pts | 8.9 pts more Dem. |
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 | 151,658 | 37.1% of population |
| 2004 | 153,138 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 158,258 | 43.1% of population |
| 2012 | 161,704 | 41.9% of population |
| 2016 | 164,962 | 43.6% of population |
| 2020 | 169,276 | 48.5% of population |
| 2024 | 174,862 | 46.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kenton shifted 7.7 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
Kenton 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 Kenton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kenton 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 Kenton?
Kenton's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.7 points (15,858 votes) out of 82,108 total votes cast.
Has Kenton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kenton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kenton?
The widest margin on record for Kenton was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 31.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Kenton relative to its population?
In 2024, 80,948 votes were recorded in Kenton against a total population of 174,862 (46.3% 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 Kenton a presidential bellwether county?
Kenton 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%).