Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21129

Lee County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 2,690 votes cast

About Lee County

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,395. Its county seat is Beattyville. The county was formed in 1870 from parts of Breathitt, Estill, Owsley and Wolfe counties. The county was named for Robert E. Lee. The area of Kentucky where Lee County is located was a pro-union region of Kentucky but the legislature that created the county was controlled by former Confederates. The town of Proctor, named for the Rev. Joseph Proctor, was the first county seat. The first court was held on April 25, 1870, in the old Howerton House. The local economy at the time included coal mining, salt gathering, timber operations, and various commercial operations. It had a U.S. post office from 1843 until 1918.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Lee County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

82.8%2,227

Won by 1,821 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

15.1%406

Other(Other)

1.7%45

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.4%12

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+67.7

2020R+63.9

2016R+64.0

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Swung Right in 2024

Lee County shifted 3.8 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 1.2%.

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