Blanco, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Blanco, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.3 pts more Rep. than Texas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,777 | 73.7% | 52.2 pts (1,966 votes) | 3,767 | — | 32.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,277 | 71.5% | 43.8 pts (2,010 votes) | 4,584 | +10.6 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,418 | 69.2% | 39.5 pts (1,951 votes) | 4,939 | +4.3 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,638 | 73.2% | 48.6 pts (2,418 votes) | 4,973 | -9.8 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,212 | 74.1% | 52.2 pts (2,968 votes) | 5,685 | -4.6 pts | 45.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,443 | 73.1% | 47.5 pts (3,532 votes) | 7,441 | +6.4 pts | 42.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,447 | 75.6% | 52.5 pts (4,474 votes) | 8,523 | -5.1 pts | 39.3 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 | 8,495 | 44.3% of population |
| 2004 | 9,337 | 49.1% of population |
| 2008 | 10,061 | 49.1% of population |
| 2012 | 10,616 | 46.8% of population |
| 2016 | 11,301 | 50.3% of population |
| 2020 | 11,452 | 65.0% of population |
| 2024 | 13,358 | 63.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Blanco shifted 1.7 points toward the Democratic 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
Blanco has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Blanco voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Blanco 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 Blanco?
Blanco's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 39.9 points (1,951 votes) out of 4,939 total votes cast.
Has Blanco ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Blanco has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Blanco?
The widest margin on record for Blanco was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 54.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Blanco relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,523 votes were recorded in Blanco against a total population of 13,358 (63.8% 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 Blanco a presidential bellwether county?
Blanco has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).