Hunt, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hunt, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.1 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 | 16,177 | 66.1% | 34.0 pts (8,320 votes) | 24,466 | — | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 20,065 | 71.2% | 42.9 pts (12,094 votes) | 28,194 | -8.5 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 20,573 | 69.7% | 40.6 pts (11,979 votes) | 29,524 | +2.1 pts | 29.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 21,011 | 74.9% | 51.1 pts (14,340 votes) | 28,049 | -10.7 pts | 35.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 23,910 | 75.8% | 55.5 pts (17,514 votes) | 31,554 | -6.0 pts | 48.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,163 | 75.6% | 52.5 pts (20,257 votes) | 38,597 | +4.6 pts | 47.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 36,137 | 77.3% | 55.5 pts (25,925 votes) | 46,733 | -2.7 pts | 42.1 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 | 76,932 | 31.8% of population |
| 2004 | 82,092 | 34.3% of population |
| 2008 | 84,447 | 35.0% of population |
| 2012 | 86,979 | 32.2% of population |
| 2016 | 91,895 | 34.3% of population |
| 2020 | 100,250 | 38.5% of population |
| 2024 | 118,729 | 39.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hunt shifted 21.3 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
Hunt 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 Hunt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hunt 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 Hunt?
Hunt's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 34.6 points (8,320 votes) out of 24,466 total votes cast.
Has Hunt ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hunt has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hunt?
The widest margin on record for Hunt was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 57.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Hunt relative to its population?
In 2024, 46,733 votes were recorded in Hunt against a total population of 118,729 (39.4% 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 Hunt a presidential bellwether county?
Hunt 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%).