Denton, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Denton, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 0.5 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 102,171 | 69.6% | 42.3 pts (62,027 votes) | 146,790 | — | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 140,891 | 70.0% | 40.5 pts (81,545 votes) | 201,410 | +2.9 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 149,935 | 61.6% | 24.2 pts (58,775 votes) | 243,263 | +16.3 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 157,579 | 64.9% | 31.6 pts (76,601 votes) | 242,781 | -7.7 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 170,603 | 57.1% | 20.0 pts (59,713 votes) | 298,645 | +10.9 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 222,480 | 53.2% | 8.1 pts (33,785 votes) | 417,964 | +13.0 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 250,521 | 55.8% | 13.1 pts (59,018 votes) | 449,188 | -5.1 pts | 0.5 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 | 438,791 | 33.5% of population |
| 2004 | 529,811 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 630,104 | 38.6% of population |
| 2012 | 707,892 | 34.3% of population |
| 2016 | 808,212 | 37.0% of population |
| 2020 | 914,510 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 1,045,120 | 43.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Denton shifted 30.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Denton 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 Denton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Denton 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 Denton?
Denton's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 8.2 points (33,785 votes) out of 417,964 total votes cast.
Has Denton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Denton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Denton?
The widest margin on record for Denton was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 43.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Denton relative to its population?
In 2024, 449,188 votes were recorded in Denton against a total population of 1,045,120 (43.0% 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 Denton a presidential bellwether county?
Denton 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%).