Pendleton, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Pendleton, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.4 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 | 3,044 | 63.4% | 28.6 pts (1,374 votes) | 4,803 | — | 13.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,045 | 67.1% | 34.9 pts (2,105 votes) | 6,025 | -6.0 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,676 | 63.4% | 28.4 pts (1,649 votes) | 5,802 | +6.3 pts | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,556 | 64.3% | 30.7 pts (1,697 votes) | 5,534 | -2.4 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,604 | 76.6% | 57.3 pts (3,440 votes) | 6,007 | -28.3 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,515 | 79.6% | 60.5 pts (4,193 votes) | 6,925 | -1.7 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,593 | 81.1% | 63.5 pts (4,383 votes) | 6,900 | -3.1 pts | 33.4 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 | 14,475 | 33.2% of population |
| 2004 | 14,809 | 40.7% of population |
| 2008 | 14,867 | 39.0% of population |
| 2012 | 14,552 | 38.0% of population |
| 2016 | 14,595 | 41.2% of population |
| 2020 | 14,647 | 47.3% of population |
| 2024 | 14,844 | 46.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pendleton shifted 35.3 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
Pendleton 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 Pendleton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
Pendleton's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 28.9 points (1,649 votes) out of 5,802 total votes cast.
Has Pendleton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pendleton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pendleton?
The widest margin on record for Pendleton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Pendleton relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,900 votes were recorded in Pendleton against a total population of 14,844 (46.5% 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 Pendleton a presidential bellwether county?
Pendleton 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%).