2016Final results
2016 election for President in Kentucky
President · Kentucky
Donald J. Trump (R) won with 62.4% of the vote, defeating Hillary Clinton (D) by 29.8 points.
Donald J. TrumpRepublican · winner
62.4%1,202,924
Hillary ClintonDemocrat
32.6%628,846
Gary JohnsonLibertarian
2.8%53,771
Evan McMullinIndependent
1.2%22,761
Jill SteinGreen
0.7%13,923
Rocky De La FuenteOther party
0.1%1,120
Darrell CastleOther party
0.0%14
Michael MaturenOther party
0.0%5
Laurence KotlikoffOther party
0.0%1
1,926,572 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Donald J. Trump (R)Hillary Clinton (D)
Also on the ballot: Gary Johnson (Libertarian), 2.8%; Evan McMullin (Independent), 1.2%; Jill Stein (Green), 0.7%; Rocky De La Fuente (Other party), 0.1%; Darrell Castle (Other party), 0.0%; Michael Maturen (Other party), 0.0%; Laurence Kotlikoff (Other party), 0.0%