Briscoe, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Briscoe, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 66.6 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 | 544 | 70.5% | 41.5 pts (320 votes) | 772 | — | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 620 | 76.4% | 52.9 pts (429 votes) | 811 | -11.2 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 617 | 74.3% | 49.6 pts (412 votes) | 830 | +2.8 pts | 38.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 578 | 82.3% | 65.7 pts (461 votes) | 702 | -16.2 pts | 50.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 625 | 84.9% | 72.6 pts (534 votes) | 736 | -8.3 pts | 65.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 639 | 88.1% | 77.4 pts (561 votes) | 725 | -3.7 pts | 72.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 666 | 89.4% | 79.7 pts (594 votes) | 745 | -2.2 pts | 66.6 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 | 1,796 | 43.0% of population |
| 2004 | 1,768 | 45.9% of population |
| 2008 | 1,651 | 50.3% of population |
| 2012 | 1,576 | 44.5% of population |
| 2016 | 1,483 | 49.6% of population |
| 2020 | 1,422 | 51.0% of population |
| 2024 | 1,494 | 49.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Briscoe shifted 38.8 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
Briscoe 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 Briscoe voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Briscoe 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 Briscoe?
Briscoe's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 41.7 points (320 votes) out of 772 total votes cast.
Has Briscoe ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Briscoe has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Briscoe?
The widest margin on record for Briscoe was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 80.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Briscoe relative to its population?
In 2024, 745 votes were recorded in Briscoe against a total population of 1,494 (49.9% 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 Briscoe a presidential bellwether county?
Briscoe 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%).