Pike, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Pike, Kentucky has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 35.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 13,611 | 54.6% | 10.5 pts (2,606 votes) | 24,935 | — | 26.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 14,002 | 52.3% | 5.2 pts (1,391 votes) | 26,770 | -5.4 pts | 25.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,655 | 55.9% | 13.8 pts (3,130 votes) | 22,643 | -19.3 pts | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,590 | 74.4% | 50.5 pts (11,944 votes) | 23,636 | -37.3 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 19,747 | 80.1% | 62.7 pts (15,467 votes) | 24,665 | -13.0 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,279 | 79.9% | 60.8 pts (15,417 votes) | 25,368 | +3.1 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,684 | 82.2% | 65.4 pts (15,659 votes) | 23,950 | -4.7 pts | 35.0 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 | 68,506 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 66,070 | 40.5% of population |
| 2008 | 65,275 | 34.7% of population |
| 2012 | 64,582 | 36.6% of population |
| 2016 | 60,431 | 40.8% of population |
| 2020 | 58,447 | 43.4% of population |
| 2024 | 55,430 | 43.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pike shifted 76.6 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
Pike has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Pike voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pike has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Pike?
Pike's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 5.2 points (1,391 votes) out of 26,770 total votes cast.
Has Pike ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Pike changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pike?
The widest margin on record for Pike was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Pike relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,950 votes were recorded in Pike against a total population of 55,430 (43.2% 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 Pike a presidential bellwether county?
Pike has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Kentucky's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).