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County record · fips 21131 · Kentucky

LeslieKY

Republican ×37 since 1880reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+82.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/37
54% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+4.7
this countyKentuckynational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1964+61.4 ptsDemocrats
1968-47.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+23.0 ptsDemocrats
2000-22.5 ptsRepublicans
1992+20.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,079
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$35,934
2024 dollars
Non-white
3%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Bell, KY · Clay, KY · Harlan, KY · Perry, KY