Hidalgo, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hidalgo, Texas has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 11.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 61,390 | 60.8% | 22.8 pts (23,089 votes) | 101,050 | — | 45.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 62,369 | 54.9% | 10.1 pts (11,438 votes) | 113,683 | -13.1 pts | 33.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 90,261 | 69.0% | 38.7 pts (50,593 votes) | 130,784 | +28.8 pts | 50.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 97,969 | 70.4% | 41.8 pts (58,104 votes) | 139,159 | +3.2 pts | 58.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 118,809 | 68.5% | 40.5 pts (70,167 votes) | 173,437 | -0.3 pts | 51.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 128,199 | 58.0% | 17.1 pts (37,672 votes) | 220,884 | -24.7 pts | 22.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 110,760 | 51.0% | 2.9 pts (6,243 votes) | 217,265 | -20.1 pts | 11.0 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 | 573,216 | 17.6% of population |
| 2004 | 653,779 | 17.4% of population |
| 2008 | 736,694 | 17.8% of population |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 17.2% of population |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 20.4% of population |
| 2020 | 872,892 | 25.3% of population |
| 2024 | 914,820 | 23.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hidalgo shifted 26.1 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
Hidalgo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Hidalgo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hidalgo has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Hidalgo?
Hidalgo's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.9 points (6,243 votes) out of 217,265 total votes cast.
Has Hidalgo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hidalgo changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hidalgo?
The widest margin on record for Hidalgo was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 42.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Hidalgo relative to its population?
In 2024, 217,265 votes were recorded in Hidalgo against a total population of 914,820 (23.7% 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 Hidalgo a presidential bellwether county?
Hidalgo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).