Hockley, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hockley, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 52.8 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 | 5,250 | 77.8% | 56.8 pts (3,831 votes) | 6,745 | — | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,160 | 81.3% | 63.0 pts (4,775 votes) | 7,577 | -5.8 pts | 40.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,795 | 75.8% | 52.3 pts (3,998 votes) | 7,645 | +10.6 pts | 40.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,546 | 77.7% | 56.9 pts (4,060 votes) | 7,134 | -5.1 pts | 41.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,809 | 79.5% | 62.2 pts (4,549 votes) | 7,311 | -6.6 pts | 54.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,536 | 80.7% | 62.4 pts (5,054 votes) | 8,100 | +1.3 pts | 57.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,616 | 82.8% | 66.3 pts (5,293 votes) | 7,988 | -3.6 pts | 52.8 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 | 22,670 | 29.8% of population |
| 2004 | 22,919 | 33.1% of population |
| 2008 | 22,958 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 23,074 | 30.9% of population |
| 2016 | 23,043 | 31.7% of population |
| 2020 | 21,497 | 37.7% of population |
| 2024 | 21,505 | 37.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hockley shifted 9.2 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
Hockley 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 Hockley voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hockley 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 Hockley?
Hockley's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 52.7 points (3,998 votes) out of 7,645 total votes cast.
Has Hockley ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hockley has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hockley?
The widest margin on record for Hockley was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Hockley relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,988 votes were recorded in Hockley against a total population of 21,505 (37.1% 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 Hockley a presidential bellwether county?
Hockley 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%).