Cochran, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Cochran, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 52.6 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 | 807 | 68.9% | 39.5 pts (463 votes) | 1,171 | — | 18.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 856 | 77.1% | 54.7 pts (607 votes) | 1,110 | -14.7 pts | 31.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 758 | 71.7% | 44.8 pts (474 votes) | 1,057 | +9.4 pts | 33.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 649 | 70.8% | 42.9 pts (393 votes) | 917 | +2.1 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 679 | 75.4% | 54.3 pts (489 votes) | 901 | -12.8 pts | 46.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 809 | 80.9% | 63.2 pts (632 votes) | 1,000 | -7.8 pts | 58.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 735 | 82.3% | 65.7 pts (587 votes) | 893 | -2.4 pts | 52.6 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 | 3,707 | 31.6% of population |
| 2004 | 3,373 | 32.9% of population |
| 2008 | 3,100 | 34.1% of population |
| 2012 | 3,028 | 30.3% of population |
| 2016 | 2,921 | 30.8% of population |
| 2020 | 2,564 | 39.0% of population |
| 2024 | 2,583 | 34.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cochran shifted 26.3 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
Cochran 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 Cochran voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cochran 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 Cochran?
Cochran's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 40.2 points (463 votes) out of 1,171 total votes cast.
Has Cochran ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Cochran has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cochran?
The widest margin on record for Cochran was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Cochran relative to its population?
In 2024, 893 votes were recorded in Cochran against a total population of 2,583 (34.6% 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 Cochran a presidential bellwether county?
Cochran 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%).