Deaf Smith, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Deaf Smith, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.2 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 | 3,687 | 74.0% | 49.1 pts (2,447 votes) | 4,984 | — | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,139 | 78.2% | 56.8 pts (3,006 votes) | 5,291 | -7.4 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,466 | 73.1% | 46.8 pts (2,219 votes) | 4,744 | +9.9 pts | 35.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,042 | 70.6% | 41.8 pts (1,803 votes) | 4,309 | +5.0 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,911 | 69.0% | 40.9 pts (1,726 votes) | 4,216 | -0.0 pts | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,294 | 71.5% | 44.0 pts (2,030 votes) | 4,610 | -2.4 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,233 | 75.4% | 51.7 pts (2,214 votes) | 4,286 | -7.5 pts | 38.2 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 | 18,515 | 26.9% of population |
| 2004 | 18,671 | 28.3% of population |
| 2008 | 19,054 | 24.9% of population |
| 2012 | 19,373 | 22.2% of population |
| 2016 | 18,846 | 22.4% of population |
| 2020 | 18,527 | 24.9% of population |
| 2024 | 18,495 | 23.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Deaf Smith shifted 2.4 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
Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith?
Deaf Smith's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 42.1 points (1,803 votes) out of 4,309 total votes cast.
Has Deaf Smith ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Deaf Smith has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Deaf Smith?
The widest margin on record for Deaf Smith was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 57.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Deaf Smith relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,286 votes were recorded in Deaf Smith against a total population of 18,495 (23.2% 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 Deaf Smith a presidential bellwether county?
Deaf Smith 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%).