Falls, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Falls, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.2 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 | 3,239 | 56.7% | 14.4 pts (822 votes) | 5,715 | — | 7.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,454 | 58.5% | 17.4 pts (1,027 votes) | 5,902 | -2.9 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,328 | 59.4% | 19.7 pts (1,103 votes) | 5,599 | -2.4 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,356 | 61.8% | 24.3 pts (1,323 votes) | 5,434 | -4.7 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,441 | 65.6% | 33.5 pts (1,757 votes) | 5,248 | -9.7 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,177 | 68.1% | 37.1 pts (2,278 votes) | 6,133 | -3.2 pts | 31.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,520 | 72.0% | 44.7 pts (2,807 votes) | 6,277 | -7.5 pts | 31.2 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 | 18,522 | 30.9% of population |
| 2004 | 18,066 | 32.7% of population |
| 2008 | 17,698 | 31.6% of population |
| 2012 | 17,570 | 30.9% of population |
| 2016 | 17,276 | 30.4% of population |
| 2020 | 16,962 | 36.2% of population |
| 2024 | 17,752 | 35.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Falls shifted 30.5 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
Falls 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 Falls voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Falls 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 Falls?
Falls's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 14.5 points (822 votes) out of 5,715 total votes cast.
Has Falls ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Falls has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Falls?
The widest margin on record for Falls was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Falls relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,277 votes were recorded in Falls against a total population of 17,752 (35.4% 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 Falls a presidential bellwether county?
Falls 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%).