Burnet, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Burnet, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.3 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 | 9,286 | 70.2% | 43.3 pts (5,729 votes) | 13,232 | — | 22.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,456 | 72.8% | 46.4 pts (7,309 votes) | 15,742 | -2.2 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,059 | 71.4% | 44.1 pts (7,451 votes) | 16,893 | +2.1 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,843 | 76.5% | 54.6 pts (9,169 votes) | 16,796 | -10.8 pts | 39.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,638 | 76.2% | 56.5 pts (10,841 votes) | 19,204 | -3.3 pts | 49.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,767 | 75.9% | 53.1 pts (13,128 votes) | 24,717 | +5.0 pts | 48.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,795 | 77.4% | 55.7 pts (15,681 votes) | 28,153 | -2.4 pts | 42.3 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 | 34,505 | 38.3% of population |
| 2004 | 38,966 | 40.4% of population |
| 2008 | 42,477 | 39.8% of population |
| 2012 | 43,377 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 45,817 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 49,479 | 50.0% of population |
| 2024 | 55,722 | 50.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Burnet shifted 11.6 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
Burnet 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 Burnet voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Burnet 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 Burnet?
Burnet's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.6 points (5,729 votes) out of 13,232 total votes cast.
Has Burnet ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Burnet has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Burnet?
The widest margin on record for Burnet was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 58.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Burnet relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,153 votes were recorded in Burnet against a total population of 55,722 (50.5% 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 Burnet a presidential bellwether county?
Burnet 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%).