Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21117

Kenton County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 80,948 votes cast

About Kenton County

Kenton County is a county located in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 169,064, making it the third most populous county in Kentucky. Its county seats are Covington and Independence. It was, until November 24, 2010, the only county in Kentucky to have two legally recognized county seats. The county was formed in 1840 and is named for Simon Kenton, a frontiersman notable in the early history of the state.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Kenton County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

59.8%48,444

Won by 17,585 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

38.1%30,859

Other(Other)

1.6%1,277

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.5%368

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+21.7

2020R+19.3

2016R+26.0

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Swung Right in 2024

Kenton County shifted 2.4 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 1.4%.

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