McLean, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
McLean, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 25.7 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 | 2,219 | 55.2% | 11.7 pts (472 votes) | 4,022 | — | 3.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,584 | 58.3% | 17.2 pts (761 votes) | 4,435 | -5.4 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,386 | 54.0% | 9.6 pts (423 votes) | 4,422 | +7.5 pts | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,705 | 64.4% | 30.3 pts (1,273 votes) | 4,200 | -21.0 pts | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,381 | 74.0% | 52.4 pts (2,393 votes) | 4,566 | -24.0 pts | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,633 | 76.0% | 53.5 pts (2,559 votes) | 4,782 | +0.4 pts | 28.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,578 | 77.2% | 55.9 pts (2,589 votes) | 4,634 | -2.3 pts | 25.7 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 | 9,983 | 40.3% of population |
| 2004 | 9,841 | 45.1% of population |
| 2008 | 9,673 | 45.7% of population |
| 2012 | 9,490 | 44.3% of population |
| 2016 | 9,337 | 48.9% of population |
| 2020 | 9,133 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,126 | 50.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McLean shifted 44.8 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
McLean 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 McLean voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McLean 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 McLean?
McLean's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 9.7 points (423 votes) out of 4,422 total votes cast.
Has McLean ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McLean has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McLean?
The widest margin on record for McLean was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 56.7 points.
How many votes were cast in McLean relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,634 votes were recorded in McLean against a total population of 9,126 (50.8% 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 McLean a presidential bellwether county?
McLean 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%).