Rockcastle, Kentucky — Presidential Election Results
Rockcastle, Kentucky has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.1 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 | 3,992 | 76.1% | 53.7 pts (2,818 votes) | 5,247 | — | 39.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,804 | 77.9% | 56.5 pts (3,484 votes) | 6,166 | -2.3 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,757 | 75.8% | 53.3 pts (3,347 votes) | 6,274 | +2.6 pts | 37.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,028 | 80.9% | 63.2 pts (3,931 votes) | 6,216 | -9.9 pts | 41.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,609 | 83.8% | 70.2 pts (4,694 votes) | 6,691 | -7.8 pts | 40.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,577 | 84.5% | 69.9 pts (5,443 votes) | 7,783 | +1.4 pts | 44.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,635 | 85.9% | 73.1 pts (5,649 votes) | 7,724 | -3.5 pts | 43.1 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 | 16,623 | 31.6% of population |
| 2004 | 16,822 | 36.7% of population |
| 2008 | 17,216 | 36.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,057 | 36.4% of population |
| 2016 | 16,872 | 39.7% of population |
| 2020 | 16,063 | 48.5% of population |
| 2024 | 16,226 | 47.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rockcastle shifted 19.6 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
Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle?
Rockcastle's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 54.3 points (3,347 votes) out of 6,274 total votes cast.
Has Rockcastle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rockcastle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rockcastle?
The widest margin on record for Rockcastle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 74.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Rockcastle relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,724 votes were recorded in Rockcastle against a total population of 16,226 (47.6% 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 Rockcastle a presidential bellwether county?
Rockcastle 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%).