Cameron, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Cameron, Texas has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 8.0 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 | 33,214 | 53.5% | 8.7 pts (5,414 votes) | 62,057 | — | 30.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 34,801 | 50.3% | 1.2 pts (803 votes) | 69,156 | -10.0 pts | 21.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 48,480 | 64.1% | 28.8 pts (21,809 votes) | 75,657 | +30.2 pts | 40.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 49,975 | 65.0% | 31.1 pts (23,876 votes) | 76,895 | +2.4 pts | 47.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 59,402 | 64.5% | 32.5 pts (29,930 votes) | 92,079 | +2.3 pts | 43.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 64,063 | 56.1% | 13.2 pts (15,031 votes) | 114,174 | -20.4 pts | 19.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 60,991 | 52.5% | 5.8 pts (6,733 votes) | 116,153 | -19.1 pts | 8.0 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 | 336,123 | 18.5% of population |
| 2004 | 366,299 | 18.9% of population |
| 2008 | 393,000 | 19.3% of population |
| 2012 | 415,877 | 18.5% of population |
| 2016 | 421,350 | 21.9% of population |
| 2020 | 421,592 | 27.1% of population |
| 2024 | 431,874 | 26.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cameron shifted 14.7 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
Cameron has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Cameron voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cameron has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Cameron?
Cameron's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.2 points (803 votes) out of 69,156 total votes cast.
Has Cameron ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Cameron changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cameron?
The widest margin on record for Cameron was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 33.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Cameron relative to its population?
In 2024, 116,153 votes were recorded in Cameron against a total population of 431,874 (26.9% 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 Cameron a presidential bellwether county?
Cameron has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).