Jim Wells, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Jim Wells, Texas has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 1.7 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 7,418 | 61.7% | 24.3 pts (2,920 votes) | 12,023 | — | 46.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 6,824 | 53.8% | 7.9 pts (1,007 votes) | 12,691 | -16.5 pts | 31.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,706 | 57.8% | 16.1 pts (1,865 votes) | 11,612 | +8.2 pts | 28.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,492 | 58.1% | 17.0 pts (1,894 votes) | 11,166 | +0.9 pts | 33.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,694 | 54.1% | 10.3 pts (1,274 votes) | 12,379 | -6.6 pts | 19.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,453 | 54.5% | 9.8 pts (1,334 votes) | 13,669 | -20.3 pts | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,636 | 57.6% | 15.5 pts (2,059 votes) | 13,268 | -5.8 pts | 1.7 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 | 39,361 | 30.5% of population |
| 2004 | 40,309 | 31.5% of population |
| 2008 | 40,554 | 28.6% of population |
| 2012 | 41,651 | 26.8% of population |
| 2016 | 41,181 | 30.1% of population |
| 2020 | 38,888 | 35.1% of population |
| 2024 | 38,886 | 34.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jim Wells shifted 40.1 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 Wells has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jim Wells voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jim Wells has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Jim Wells?
Jim Wells's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 8.0 points (1,007 votes) out of 12,691 total votes cast.
Has Jim Wells ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Jim Wells changed which party won the county in: 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jim Wells?
The widest margin on record for Jim Wells was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 24.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Jim Wells relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,268 votes were recorded in Jim Wells against a total population of 38,886 (34.1% 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 Wells a presidential bellwether county?
Jim Wells has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).