McCracken, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
McCracken, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 4.3 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 | 14,745 | 55.2% | 12.5 pts (3,333 votes) | 26,689 | — | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,218 | 61.1% | 23.0 pts (6,857 votes) | 29,797 | -10.4 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,043 | 61.9% | 25.2 pts (7,758 votes) | 30,754 | -2.4 pts | 9.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 19,979 | 65.4% | 32.5 pts (9,917 votes) | 30,551 | -7.4 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,774 | 66.4% | 37.2 pts (11,640 votes) | 31,307 | -5.9 pts | 7.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,820 | 65.1% | 31.7 pts (10,630 votes) | 33,521 | +6.7 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,349 | 66.8% | 34.9 pts (11,158 votes) | 31,947 | -3.2 pts | 4.3 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 | 65,423 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 64,270 | 46.4% of population |
| 2008 | 65,287 | 47.1% of population |
| 2012 | 65,584 | 46.6% of population |
| 2016 | 65,304 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 67,926 | 49.3% of population |
| 2024 | 67,550 | 47.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCracken shifted 22.6 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
McCracken 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 McCracken voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCracken 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 McCracken?
McCracken's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 12.7 points (3,333 votes) out of 26,689 total votes cast.
Has McCracken ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCracken has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCracken?
The widest margin on record for McCracken was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 38.9 points.
How many votes were cast in McCracken relative to its population?
In 2024, 31,947 votes were recorded in McCracken against a total population of 67,550 (47.3% 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 McCracken a presidential bellwether county?
McCracken 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%).