Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21167

Mercer County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 11,851 votes cast

About Mercer County

Mercer County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,772. Its county seat is Harrodsburg. The county was formed from Lincoln County, Virginia in 1785 and is named for Revolutionary War General Hugh Mercer, who was killed at the Battle of Princeton in 1777. It was formerly a prohibition or dry county.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Mercer County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

74.5%8,826

Won by 5,988 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

23.9%2,838

Other(Other)

1.3%149

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.3%38

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+50.5

2020R+46.6

2016R+50.5

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Swung Right in 2024

Mercer County shifted 3.9 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 1.0%.

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