Knox, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Knox, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.0 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,058 | 61.1% | 23.9 pts (2,368 votes) | 9,910 | — | 8.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,108 | 67.4% | 35.6 pts (4,286 votes) | 12,028 | -11.6 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,150 | 71.6% | 44.6 pts (5,076 votes) | 11,389 | -9.3 pts | 28.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,467 | 76.3% | 53.9 pts (5,983 votes) | 11,100 | -9.4 pts | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,885 | 82.3% | 67.6 pts (8,124 votes) | 12,012 | -15.1 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,012 | 83.0% | 67.0 pts (8,898 votes) | 13,273 | +2.0 pts | 41.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,178 | 85.0% | 71.1 pts (9,357 votes) | 13,156 | -4.2 pts | 41.0 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 | 31,770 | 31.2% of population |
| 2004 | 31,371 | 38.3% of population |
| 2008 | 31,746 | 35.9% of population |
| 2012 | 31,494 | 35.2% of population |
| 2016 | 31,471 | 38.2% of population |
| 2020 | 30,185 | 44.0% of population |
| 2024 | 29,657 | 44.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Knox shifted 47.7 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
Knox 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 Knox voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Knox 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 Knox?
Knox's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.3 points (2,368 votes) out of 9,910 total votes cast.
Has Knox ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Knox has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Knox?
The widest margin on record for Knox was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Knox relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,156 votes were recorded in Knox against a total population of 29,657 (44.4% 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 Knox a presidential bellwether county?
Knox 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%).