Castro, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Castro, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.6 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 | 1,607 | 68.3% | 37.4 pts (880 votes) | 2,354 | — | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,794 | 73.8% | 47.9 pts (1,163 votes) | 2,430 | -10.3 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,562 | 68.2% | 36.8 pts (843 votes) | 2,291 | +11.0 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,470 | 69.4% | 39.6 pts (840 votes) | 2,119 | -3.0 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,414 | 70.8% | 44.5 pts (888 votes) | 1,997 | -5.8 pts | 36.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,602 | 76.9% | 54.5 pts (1,136 votes) | 2,083 | -9.2 pts | 49.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,594 | 78.8% | 58.1 pts (1,176 votes) | 2,023 | -3.5 pts | 44.6 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 | 8,229 | 28.6% of population |
| 2004 | 7,947 | 30.6% of population |
| 2008 | 7,758 | 29.5% of population |
| 2012 | 8,262 | 25.6% of population |
| 2016 | 7,765 | 25.7% of population |
| 2020 | 7,333 | 28.4% of population |
| 2024 | 7,380 | 27.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Castro shifted 20.7 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
Castro 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 Castro voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Castro 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 Castro?
Castro's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 37.0 points (843 votes) out of 2,291 total votes cast.
Has Castro ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Castro has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Castro?
The widest margin on record for Castro was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 58.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Castro relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,023 votes were recorded in Castro against a total population of 7,380 (27.4% 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 Castro a presidential bellwether county?
Castro 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%).