Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21179

Nelson County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 22,852 votes cast

About Nelson County

Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,738. Its county seat is Bardstown. Nelson County comprises the Bardstown, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Louisville/Jefferson County-Elizabethtown-Madison, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Nelson County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

70.2%16,052

Won by 9,537 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

28.5%6,515

Other(Other)

1.0%234

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.2%51

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+41.7

2020R+36.6

2016R+33.6

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Swung Right in 2024

Nelson County shifted 5.1 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 1.7%.

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