Brooks, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Brooks, Texas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.6 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,854 | 76.3% | 53.4 pts (1,298 votes) | 2,431 | — | 75.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,823 | 68.2% | 36.6 pts (978 votes) | 2,674 | -17.2 pts | 59.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,747 | 75.7% | 51.6 pts (1,191 votes) | 2,309 | +15.1 pts | 63.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,886 | 78.5% | 57.4 pts (1,379 votes) | 2,403 | +5.9 pts | 73.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,937 | 74.6% | 51.0 pts (1,324 votes) | 2,596 | -5.7 pts | 61.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,470 | 59.2% | 19.0 pts (472 votes) | 2,484 | -32.8 pts | 24.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,308 | 54.5% | 9.6 pts (231 votes) | 2,402 | -9.4 pts | 23.6 pts more Dem. |
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 | 7,944 | 30.6% of population |
| 2004 | 7,593 | 35.2% of population |
| 2008 | 7,345 | 31.4% of population |
| 2012 | 7,196 | 33.4% of population |
| 2016 | 7,190 | 36.1% of population |
| 2020 | 7,096 | 35.0% of population |
| 2024 | 6,740 | 35.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Brooks shifted 44.2 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
Brooks has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Brooks voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Brooks has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Brooks?
Brooks's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 9.7 points (231 votes) out of 2,402 total votes cast.
Has Brooks ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Brooks has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Brooks?
The widest margin on record for Brooks was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 57.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Brooks relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,402 votes were recorded in Brooks against a total population of 6,740 (35.6% 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 Brooks a presidential bellwether county?
Brooks has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).