Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21051

Clay County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 7,517 votes cast

About Clay County

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 20,345. Clay County is included in the Corbin, Kentucky micropolitan area. Its county seat is Manchester. The county was formed in 1807 and named in honor of Green Clay (1757–1826). Clay was a member of the Virginia and Kentucky State legislatures, first cousin once removed of Henry Clay, U.S. Senator from Kentucky and Secretary of State in the 19th century.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Clay County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

89.5%6,729

Won by 6,037 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

9.2%692

Other(Other)

1.1%83

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.2%13

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+80.3

2020R+77.0

2016R+75.5

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Swung Right in 2024

Clay County shifted 3.3 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 1.0%.

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