Hale, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hale, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.7 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 | 6,868 | 75.4% | 51.7 pts (4,710 votes) | 9,110 | — | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,025 | 79.0% | 58.6 pts (5,947 votes) | 10,154 | -6.7 pts | 35.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,171 | 72.1% | 44.9 pts (4,463 votes) | 9,943 | +13.7 pts | 33.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,490 | 73.3% | 48.0 pts (4,247 votes) | 8,854 | -3.5 pts | 32.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,366 | 71.9% | 48.1 pts (4,265 votes) | 8,858 | -1.7 pts | 40.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,177 | 74.9% | 51.1 pts (4,898 votes) | 9,586 | -1.4 pts | 46.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,283 | 78.4% | 57.9 pts (5,380 votes) | 9,285 | -6.8 pts | 44.7 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 | 36,581 | 24.9% of population |
| 2004 | 36,259 | 28.0% of population |
| 2008 | 35,662 | 27.9% of population |
| 2012 | 36,258 | 24.4% of population |
| 2016 | 34,107 | 26.0% of population |
| 2020 | 32,467 | 29.5% of population |
| 2024 | 31,953 | 29.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hale shifted 6.4 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
Hale 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 Hale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hale 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 Hale?
Hale's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 45.2 points (4,463 votes) out of 9,943 total votes cast.
Has Hale ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hale has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hale?
The widest margin on record for Hale was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 58.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Hale relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,285 votes were recorded in Hale against a total population of 31,953 (29.1% 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 Hale a presidential bellwether county?
Hale 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%).