Hudspeth, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hudspeth, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.9 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 | 514 | 55.7% | 14.5 pts (134 votes) | 922 | — | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 577 | 65.1% | 31.0 pts (275 votes) | 886 | -16.3 pts | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 458 | 51.0% | 3.1 pts (28 votes) | 898 | +28.1 pts | 8.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 471 | 54.6% | 10.7 pts (92 votes) | 863 | -7.7 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 503 | 57.7% | 20.6 pts (179 votes) | 871 | -10.8 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 779 | 66.9% | 35.0 pts (408 votes) | 1,165 | -13.8 pts | 29.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 759 | 73.1% | 46.6 pts (484 votes) | 1,038 | -11.3 pts | 32.9 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 | 3,357 | 27.5% of population |
| 2004 | 3,345 | 26.5% of population |
| 2008 | 3,374 | 26.6% of population |
| 2012 | 3,357 | 25.7% of population |
| 2016 | 4,254 | 20.5% of population |
| 2020 | 3,193 | 36.5% of population |
| 2024 | 3,608 | 28.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hudspeth shifted 31.8 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
Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth?
Hudspeth's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 3.2 points (28 votes) out of 898 total votes cast.
Has Hudspeth ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hudspeth has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hudspeth?
The widest margin on record for Hudspeth was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Hudspeth relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,038 votes were recorded in Hudspeth against a total population of 3,608 (28.8% 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 Hudspeth a presidential bellwether county?
Hudspeth 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%).