Hutchinson, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Hutchinson, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.8 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 | 7,443 | 79.6% | 60.4 pts (5,647 votes) | 9,351 | — | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,839 | 83.7% | 67.6 pts (6,336 votes) | 9,369 | -6.7 pts | 44.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,361 | 84.0% | 68.9 pts (6,039 votes) | 8,761 | -1.7 pts | 57.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,804 | 85.8% | 72.6 pts (5,759 votes) | 7,928 | -3.8 pts | 57.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,042 | 86.4% | 75.9 pts (6,188 votes) | 8,155 | -5.0 pts | 68.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,681 | 87.6% | 76.6 pts (6,716 votes) | 8,773 | +0.7 pts | 72.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,273 | 88.2% | 77.1 pts (6,360 votes) | 8,244 | -0.0 pts | 63.8 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 | 23,778 | 39.3% of population |
| 2004 | 22,478 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 21,851 | 40.1% of population |
| 2012 | 22,022 | 36.0% of population |
| 2016 | 21,528 | 37.9% of population |
| 2020 | 20,577 | 42.6% of population |
| 2024 | 19,721 | 41.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hutchinson shifted 16.6 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
Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson?
Hutchinson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 61.1 points (5,647 votes) out of 9,351 total votes cast.
Has Hutchinson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hutchinson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hutchinson?
The widest margin on record for Hutchinson was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 78.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Hutchinson relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,244 votes were recorded in Hutchinson against a total population of 19,721 (41.8% 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 Hutchinson a presidential bellwether county?
Hutchinson 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%).