Kaufman, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Kaufman, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 14.2 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 | 15,290 | 66.3% | 34.0 pts (7,835 votes) | 23,063 | — | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 21,304 | 70.2% | 40.7 pts (12,357 votes) | 30,366 | -6.4 pts | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 23,735 | 67.5% | 35.8 pts (12,574 votes) | 35,145 | +4.8 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 24,846 | 71.7% | 44.3 pts (15,374 votes) | 34,670 | -8.8 pts | 28.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 29,587 | 71.7% | 46.8 pts (19,309 votes) | 41,265 | -3.6 pts | 39.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 37,624 | 66.3% | 33.9 pts (19,219 votes) | 56,718 | +14.1 pts | 28.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 44,063 | 63.5% | 27.9 pts (19,337 votes) | 69,406 | +6.2 pts | 14.2 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 | 72,270 | 31.9% of population |
| 2004 | 84,240 | 36.0% of population |
| 2008 | 99,285 | 35.4% of population |
| 2012 | 106,553 | 32.5% of population |
| 2016 | 117,904 | 35.0% of population |
| 2020 | 147,169 | 38.5% of population |
| 2024 | 197,829 | 35.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kaufman shifted 6.3 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
Kaufman 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 Kaufman voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kaufman 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 Kaufman?
Kaufman's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 28.1 points (19,337 votes) out of 69,406 total votes cast.
Has Kaufman ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kaufman has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kaufman?
The widest margin on record for Kaufman was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 48.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Kaufman relative to its population?
In 2024, 69,406 votes were recorded in Kaufman against a total population of 197,829 (35.1% 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 Kaufman a presidential bellwether county?
Kaufman 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%).