Texas, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Texas, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.0 pts more Rep. than Oklahoma overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,964 | 81.5% | 63.7 pts (3,880 votes) | 6,088 | — | 42.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,450 | 84.3% | 68.6 pts (4,434 votes) | 6,466 | -4.4 pts | 37.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,336 | 85.3% | 70.5 pts (4,413 votes) | 6,259 | -1.9 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,930 | 85.1% | 70.2 pts (4,068 votes) | 5,792 | +0.3 pts | 36.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,621 | 79.9% | 65.1 pts (3,763 votes) | 5,780 | +1.6 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,505 | 81.6% | 65.4 pts (3,611 votes) | 5,521 | +1.8 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,319 | 83.0% | 67.7 pts (3,526 votes) | 5,206 | -2.1 pts | 34.0 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 | 20,161 | 30.2% of population |
| 2004 | 19,693 | 32.8% of population |
| 2008 | 19,539 | 32.0% of population |
| 2012 | 21,594 | 26.8% of population |
| 2016 | 21,183 | 27.3% of population |
| 2020 | 21,291 | 25.9% of population |
| 2024 | 20,577 | 25.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Texas shifted 4.8 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
Texas has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oklahoma's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other Oklahoma Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Texas voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Texas 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 Texas?
Texas's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 64.2 points (3,880 votes) out of 6,088 total votes cast.
Has Texas ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Texas has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Texas?
The widest margin on record for Texas was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 70.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Texas relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,206 votes were recorded in Texas against a total population of 20,577 (25.3% 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 Texas a presidential bellwether county?
Texas has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oklahoma's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).