Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21211

Shelby County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 24,620 votes cast

About Shelby County

Shelby County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 48,065. Its county seat is Shelbyville. The county was established in 1792 and named for Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky. Shelby County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Shelby County's motto is "Good Land, Good Living, Good People".

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Shelby County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

66.4%16,356

Won by 8,534 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

31.8%7,822

Other(Other)

1.4%354

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.4%88

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+34.7

2020R+29.6

2016R+33.6

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Swung Right in 2024

Shelby County shifted 5.0 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 4.6%.

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