Gillespie, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Gillespie, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.5 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 | 8,096 | 81.6% | 66.4 pts (6,585 votes) | 9,920 | — | 46.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,297 | 80.5% | 62.3 pts (7,193 votes) | 11,553 | +5.5 pts | 40.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,563 | 77.5% | 56.6 pts (6,987 votes) | 12,338 | +5.5 pts | 45.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,306 | 82.1% | 65.7 pts (8,251 votes) | 12,550 | -9.2 pts | 50.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,446 | 79.1% | 61.7 pts (8,158 votes) | 13,214 | +2.7 pts | 54.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,514 | 79.0% | 58.9 pts (9,338 votes) | 15,850 | +4.5 pts | 53.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,202 | 80.1% | 60.9 pts (10,042 votes) | 16,492 | -1.9 pts | 47.5 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 | 20,902 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 22,454 | 51.5% of population |
| 2008 | 24,206 | 51.0% of population |
| 2012 | 25,175 | 49.9% of population |
| 2016 | 26,206 | 50.4% of population |
| 2020 | 26,766 | 59.2% of population |
| 2024 | 28,159 | 58.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gillespie shifted 7.2 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
Gillespie 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 Gillespie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gillespie 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 Gillespie?
Gillespie's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 57.6 points (6,987 votes) out of 12,338 total votes cast.
Has Gillespie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gillespie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gillespie?
The widest margin on record for Gillespie was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 68.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Gillespie relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,492 votes were recorded in Gillespie against a total population of 28,159 (58.6% 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 Gillespie a presidential bellwether county?
Gillespie 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%).