Knott, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Knott, Kentucky has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 29.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,349 | 67.3% | 35.9 pts (2,320 votes) | 6,458 | — | 51.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,685 | 63.4% | 27.5 pts (2,037 votes) | 7,394 | -8.6 pts | 47.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,070 | 52.7% | 7.9 pts (458 votes) | 5,820 | -35.8 pts | 8.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,130 | 72.5% | 47.6 pts (2,710 votes) | 5,693 | -40.8 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,357 | 75.6% | 54.0 pts (3,112 votes) | 5,763 | -6.7 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,779 | 76.5% | 53.9 pts (3,367 votes) | 6,251 | +1.2 pts | 28.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,732 | 78.8% | 59.2 pts (3,551 votes) | 6,003 | -5.7 pts | 29.0 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 | 17,593 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 17,093 | 43.3% of population |
| 2008 | 16,616 | 35.0% of population |
| 2012 | 16,127 | 35.3% of population |
| 2016 | 15,492 | 37.2% of population |
| 2020 | 14,163 | 44.1% of population |
| 2024 | 13,438 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Knott shifted 96.4 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
Knott has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Knott voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Knott has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Knott?
Knott's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.1 points (458 votes) out of 5,820 total votes cast.
Has Knott ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Knott changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Knott?
The widest margin on record for Knott was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Knott relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,003 votes were recorded in Knott against a total population of 13,438 (44.7% 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 Knott a presidential bellwether county?
Knott has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).