Jeff Davis, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Jeff Davis, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 7.8 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 | 708 | 66.8% | 40.1 pts (425 votes) | 1,060 | — | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 764 | 65.5% | 33.1 pts (386 votes) | 1,167 | +9.1 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 749 | 60.6% | 22.7 pts (281 votes) | 1,236 | +10.7 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 719 | 60.3% | 23.4 pts (279 votes) | 1,192 | -1.0 pts | 8.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 695 | 58.4% | 22.9 pts (273 votes) | 1,191 | -0.4 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 784 | 60.1% | 21.7 pts (283 votes) | 1,305 | +2.4 pts | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 699 | 59.8% | 21.3 pts (249 votes) | 1,169 | +0.4 pts | 7.8 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 | 2,233 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 2,242 | 52.1% of population |
| 2008 | 2,316 | 53.4% of population |
| 2012 | 2,296 | 51.9% of population |
| 2016 | 2,231 | 53.4% of population |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 65.8% of population |
| 2024 | 1,778 | 65.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jeff Davis shifted 21.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis?
Jeff Davis's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 21.7 points (249 votes) out of 1,169 total votes cast.
Has Jeff Davis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jeff Davis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jeff Davis?
The widest margin on record for Jeff Davis was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 42.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Jeff Davis relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,169 votes were recorded in Jeff Davis against a total population of 1,778 (65.7% 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 Jeff Davis a presidential bellwether county?
Jeff Davis 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%).