Houston, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Houston, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.3 pts more Rep. than Alabama overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,150 | 69.1% | 39.7 pts (12,738 votes) | 32,057 | — | 25.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 26,874 | 74.2% | 49.0 pts (17,730 votes) | 36,201 | -8.9 pts | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 29,254 | 70.1% | 40.8 pts (17,029 votes) | 41,735 | +8.2 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 29,270 | 69.8% | 40.3 pts (16,903 votes) | 41,918 | +0.5 pts | 18.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 30,728 | 72.1% | 47.1 pts (20,064 votes) | 42,639 | -7.9 pts | 19.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,618 | 70.6% | 42.7 pts (19,701 votes) | 46,173 | +5.2 pts | 17.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,469 | 73.2% | 47.6 pts (21,117 votes) | 44,349 | -4.9 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 88,943 | 36.0% of population |
| 2004 | 92,593 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 99,183 | 42.1% of population |
| 2012 | 103,371 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 104,218 | 40.9% of population |
| 2020 | 107,300 | 43.0% of population |
| 2024 | 109,366 | 40.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Houston shifted 7.8 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Houston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Other Alabama Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Houston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Houston has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Houston?
Houston's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 40.4 points (12,738 votes) out of 32,057 total votes cast.
Has Houston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Houston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Houston?
The widest margin on record for Houston was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 49.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Houston relative to its population?
In 2024, 44,349 votes were recorded in Houston against a total population of 109,366 (40.6% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Houston a presidential bellwether county?
Houston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).