Leslie, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Leslie, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.2 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 | 3,159 | 71.2% | 44.0 pts (1,949 votes) | 4,434 | — | 29.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,661 | 73.8% | 48.2 pts (2,395 votes) | 4,964 | -4.0 pts | 28.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,574 | 81.3% | 63.9 pts (2,808 votes) | 4,397 | -16.1 pts | 48.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,439 | 89.7% | 80.9 pts (4,006 votes) | 4,950 | -17.5 pts | 59.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,015 | 89.4% | 80.5 pts (3,615 votes) | 4,492 | +0.3 pts | 50.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,321 | 89.8% | 80.5 pts (3,875 votes) | 4,811 | +0.6 pts | 54.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,908 | 89.7% | 80.9 pts (3,526 votes) | 4,357 | -0.9 pts | 51.2 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 | 12,371 | 35.8% of population |
| 2004 | 11,820 | 42.0% of population |
| 2008 | 11,465 | 38.4% of population |
| 2012 | 11,140 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 10,431 | 43.1% of population |
| 2020 | 10,471 | 45.9% of population |
| 2024 | 9,729 | 44.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Leslie shifted 37.6 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
Leslie 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 Leslie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Leslie 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 Leslie?
Leslie's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.6 points (1,949 votes) out of 4,434 total votes cast.
Has Leslie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Leslie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Leslie?
The widest margin on record for Leslie was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 82.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Leslie relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,357 votes were recorded in Leslie against a total population of 9,729 (44.8% 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 Leslie a presidential bellwether county?
Leslie 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%).