Pulaski, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Pulaski, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.9 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 | 15,845 | 73.6% | 48.4 pts (10,430 votes) | 21,541 | — | 33.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,535 | 76.6% | 53.7 pts (13,706 votes) | 25,516 | -5.0 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,862 | 77.1% | 55.4 pts (14,272 votes) | 25,766 | -2.0 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 20,714 | 79.7% | 60.5 pts (15,738 votes) | 26,003 | -5.2 pts | 38.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 22,902 | 81.7% | 66.7 pts (18,694 votes) | 28,041 | -7.7 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,441 | 80.7% | 62.7 pts (19,777 votes) | 31,537 | +5.4 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,051 | 82.1% | 65.2 pts (20,700 votes) | 31,735 | -2.3 pts | 34.9 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 | 56,428 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 59,175 | 43.1% of population |
| 2008 | 62,270 | 41.4% of population |
| 2012 | 63,514 | 40.9% of population |
| 2016 | 64,013 | 43.8% of population |
| 2020 | 65,112 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 66,842 | 47.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pulaski shifted 16.9 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
Pulaski 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 Pulaski voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pulaski 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 Pulaski?
Pulaski's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 49.1 points (10,430 votes) out of 21,541 total votes cast.
Has Pulaski ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pulaski has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pulaski?
The widest margin on record for Pulaski was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 69.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Pulaski relative to its population?
In 2024, 31,735 votes were recorded in Pulaski against a total population of 66,842 (47.5% 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 Pulaski a presidential bellwether county?
Pulaski 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%).