Powell, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Powell, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.4 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 | 2,258 | 51.8% | 5.7 pts (250 votes) | 4,362 | — | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,687 | 54.2% | 8.8 pts (438 votes) | 4,960 | -3.0 pts | 11.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,837 | 57.1% | 15.5 pts (772 votes) | 4,972 | -6.9 pts | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,766 | 61.7% | 25.6 pts (1,146 votes) | 4,481 | -10.4 pts | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,513 | 70.9% | 45.2 pts (2,241 votes) | 4,957 | -20.7 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,041 | 73.4% | 48.6 pts (2,674 votes) | 5,505 | -2.6 pts | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,092 | 76.3% | 54.4 pts (2,918 votes) | 5,360 | -6.0 pts | 24.4 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 | 13,251 | 32.9% of population |
| 2004 | 13,051 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 12,794 | 38.9% of population |
| 2012 | 12,471 | 35.9% of population |
| 2016 | 12,266 | 40.4% of population |
| 2020 | 13,099 | 42.0% of population |
| 2024 | 12,928 | 41.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Powell shifted 49.6 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
Powell 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 Powell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Powell 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 Powell?
Powell's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 5.9 points (250 votes) out of 4,362 total votes cast.
Has Powell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Powell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Powell?
The widest margin on record for Powell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 55.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Powell relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,360 votes were recorded in Powell against a total population of 12,928 (41.5% 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 Powell a presidential bellwether county?
Powell 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%).