Jim Hogg, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Jim Hogg, Texas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.2 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,512 | 70.1% | 41.2 pts (889 votes) | 2,157 | — | 63.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,344 | 65.1% | 30.6 pts (632 votes) | 2,065 | -10.9 pts | 53.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,336 | 73.6% | 47.6 pts (864 votes) | 1,815 | +17.0 pts | 59.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,301 | 78.0% | 56.7 pts (945 votes) | 1,667 | +9.2 pts | 73.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,635 | 77.2% | 56.9 pts (1,205 votes) | 2,119 | +1.3 pts | 67.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,197 | 58.8% | 17.9 pts (364 votes) | 2,036 | -40.4 pts | 23.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 856 | 54.0% | 8.3 pts (131 votes) | 1,585 | -9.6 pts | 22.2 pts more Dem. |
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 | 5,275 | 40.9% of population |
| 2004 | 5,173 | 39.9% of population |
| 2008 | 5,198 | 34.9% of population |
| 2012 | 5,277 | 31.6% of population |
| 2016 | 5,257 | 40.3% of population |
| 2020 | 4,846 | 42.0% of population |
| 2024 | 4,583 | 34.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jim Hogg shifted 33.4 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
Jim Hogg has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jim Hogg voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jim Hogg has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Jim Hogg?
Jim Hogg's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 8.3 points (131 votes) out of 1,585 total votes cast.
Has Jim Hogg ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jim Hogg has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jim Hogg?
The widest margin on record for Jim Hogg was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 58.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Jim Hogg relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,585 votes were recorded in Jim Hogg against a total population of 4,583 (34.6% 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 Jim Hogg a presidential bellwether county?
Jim Hogg has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).