Gonzales, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Gonzales, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.3 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 | 4,092 | 67.4% | 36.5 pts (2,215 votes) | 6,069 | — | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,291 | 71.3% | 42.9 pts (2,582 votes) | 6,022 | -5.9 pts | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,076 | 64.8% | 30.4 pts (1,909 votes) | 6,287 | +12.5 pts | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,216 | 69.6% | 40.3 pts (2,439 votes) | 6,057 | -10.1 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,587 | 72.4% | 47.6 pts (3,016 votes) | 6,334 | -8.3 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,627 | 73.6% | 48.1 pts (3,679 votes) | 7,648 | +0.4 pts | 42.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,981 | 77.1% | 54.8 pts (4,252 votes) | 7,755 | -6.6 pts | 41.3 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 | 18,642 | 32.6% of population |
| 2004 | 19,370 | 31.1% of population |
| 2008 | 19,538 | 32.2% of population |
| 2012 | 19,930 | 30.4% of population |
| 2016 | 20,787 | 30.5% of population |
| 2020 | 19,681 | 38.9% of population |
| 2024 | 20,040 | 38.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gonzales shifted 18.0 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
Gonzales 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 Gonzales voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gonzales 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 Gonzales?
Gonzales's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.6 points (1,909 votes) out of 6,287 total votes cast.
Has Gonzales ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gonzales has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gonzales?
The widest margin on record for Gonzales was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 55.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Gonzales relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,755 votes were recorded in Gonzales against a total population of 20,040 (38.7% 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 Gonzales a presidential bellwether county?
Gonzales 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%).