DeWitt, Texas — Presidential Election Results
DeWitt, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.5 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 | 4,541 | 73.4% | 48.1 pts (2,971 votes) | 6,183 | — | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,100 | 75.8% | 51.8 pts (3,490 votes) | 6,732 | -3.4 pts | 29.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,888 | 73.8% | 47.9 pts (3,172 votes) | 6,626 | +4.0 pts | 36.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,122 | 77.2% | 55.1 pts (3,655 votes) | 6,638 | -7.4 pts | 39.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,519 | 80.6% | 63.6 pts (4,356 votes) | 6,844 | -9.7 pts | 55.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,567 | 80.9% | 62.5 pts (5,073 votes) | 8,118 | +2.3 pts | 57.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,515 | 83.3% | 67.0 pts (5,245 votes) | 7,825 | -4.4 pts | 53.5 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 | 19,943 | 31.0% of population |
| 2004 | 20,176 | 33.4% of population |
| 2008 | 19,902 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 20,358 | 32.6% of population |
| 2016 | 20,623 | 33.2% of population |
| 2020 | 19,844 | 40.9% of population |
| 2024 | 20,252 | 38.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in DeWitt shifted 18.8 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
DeWitt 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 DeWitt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, DeWitt 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 DeWitt?
DeWitt's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 48.0 points (3,172 votes) out of 6,626 total votes cast.
Has DeWitt ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- DeWitt has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in DeWitt?
The widest margin on record for DeWitt was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 67.4 points.
How many votes were cast in DeWitt relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,825 votes were recorded in DeWitt against a total population of 20,252 (38.6% 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 DeWitt a presidential bellwether county?
DeWitt 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%).