Brazos, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Brazos, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.3 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 | 32,864 | 70.0% | 43.7 pts (20,505 votes) | 46,941 | — | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 37,594 | 69.2% | 39.5 pts (21,466 votes) | 54,309 | +5.4 pts | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 37,465 | 63.9% | 28.9 pts (16,963 votes) | 58,673 | +10.7 pts | 17.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 37,209 | 66.5% | 35.3 pts (19,732 votes) | 55,962 | -6.8 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 38,738 | 57.6% | 23.2 pts (15,617 votes) | 67,211 | +10.8 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 47,530 | 55.9% | 14.3 pts (12,181 votes) | 85,061 | +10.5 pts | 9.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 56,671 | 61.6% | 24.8 pts (22,827 votes) | 91,961 | -10.5 pts | 11.3 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 | 153,145 | 30.7% of population |
| 2004 | 166,150 | 32.7% of population |
| 2008 | 185,098 | 31.7% of population |
| 2012 | 200,260 | 27.9% of population |
| 2016 | 219,739 | 30.6% of population |
| 2020 | 234,515 | 36.3% of population |
| 2024 | 249,624 | 36.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Brazos shifted 20.1 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
Brazos 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 Brazos voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Brazos 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 Brazos?
Brazos's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 14.7 points (12,181 votes) out of 85,061 total votes cast.
Has Brazos ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Brazos has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Brazos?
The widest margin on record for Brazos was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 45.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Brazos relative to its population?
In 2024, 91,961 votes were recorded in Brazos against a total population of 249,624 (36.8% 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 Brazos a presidential bellwether county?
Brazos 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%).