Harris, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Harris, Texas has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 19.5 pts more Dem. 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 | 529,159 | 54.3% | 11.4 pts (110,892 votes) | 974,822 | — | 10.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 584,723 | 54.8% | 10.2 pts (108,858 votes) | 1,067,968 | +1.4 pts | 12.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 590,982 | 50.4% | 1.6 pts (19,099 votes) | 1,171,472 | +11.9 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 587,044 | 49.4% | 0.1 pts (971 votes) | 1,188,585 | -1.6 pts | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 707,914 | 54.0% | 12.3 pts (161,959 votes) | 1,312,112 | +12.8 pts | 22.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 918,193 | 56.0% | 13.3 pts (217,563 votes) | 1,640,818 | +0.5 pts | 19.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 808,771 | 51.9% | 5.5 pts (86,076 votes) | 1,557,484 | -7.8 pts | 19.5 pts more Dem. |
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 | 3,414,239 | 28.6% of population |
| 2004 | 3,630,185 | 29.4% of population |
| 2008 | 3,938,580 | 29.7% of population |
| 2012 | 4,263,094 | 27.9% of population |
| 2016 | 4,623,960 | 28.4% of population |
| 2020 | 4,735,383 | 34.7% of population |
| 2024 | 5,009,302 | 31.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harris shifted 17.3 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
Harris has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Harris voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harris has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Harris?
Harris's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.1 points (971 votes) out of 1,188,585 total votes cast.
Has Harris ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Harris changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harris?
The widest margin on record for Harris was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 13.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Harris relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,557,484 votes were recorded in Harris against a total population of 5,009,302 (31.1% 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 Harris a presidential bellwether county?
Harris has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).