McCreary, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
McCreary, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.2 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 | 3,321 | 69.2% | 39.7 pts (1,903 votes) | 4,799 | — | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,121 | 72.4% | 45.5 pts (2,591 votes) | 5,693 | -5.7 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,078 | 75.4% | 52.2 pts (2,820 votes) | 5,407 | -7.0 pts | 36.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,564 | 80.0% | 61.2 pts (3,495 votes) | 5,707 | -9.2 pts | 39.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,012 | 86.8% | 75.3 pts (4,348 votes) | 5,776 | -14.6 pts | 45.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,664 | 88.0% | 76.8 pts (4,939 votes) | 6,435 | -0.7 pts | 50.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,531 | 89.0% | 78.7 pts (4,890 votes) | 6,212 | -1.9 pts | 48.2 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 | 17,074 | 28.1% of population |
| 2004 | 17,469 | 32.6% of population |
| 2008 | 18,144 | 29.8% of population |
| 2012 | 18,051 | 31.6% of population |
| 2016 | 17,548 | 32.9% of population |
| 2020 | 16,852 | 38.2% of population |
| 2024 | 16,824 | 36.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCreary shifted 39.1 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
McCreary 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 McCreary voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCreary 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 McCreary?
McCreary's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 40.2 points (1,903 votes) out of 4,799 total votes cast.
Has McCreary ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCreary has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCreary?
The widest margin on record for McCreary was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 79.2 points.
How many votes were cast in McCreary relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,212 votes were recorded in McCreary against a total population of 16,824 (36.9% 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 McCreary a presidential bellwether county?
McCreary 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%).