Kerr, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Kerr, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.9 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 | 14,637 | 76.1% | 55.3 pts (10,635 votes) | 19,228 | — | 35.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 16,538 | 77.8% | 56.4 pts (11,981 votes) | 21,246 | +0.3 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 16,752 | 74.3% | 49.6 pts (11,182 votes) | 22,556 | +6.7 pts | 38.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,274 | 79.0% | 59.1 pts (12,936 votes) | 21,879 | -9.8 pts | 43.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,727 | 76.1% | 56.0 pts (13,046 votes) | 23,297 | +1.6 pts | 48.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,879 | 75.3% | 51.7 pts (14,355 votes) | 27,745 | +5.8 pts | 46.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,615 | 76.7% | 54.3 pts (15,300 votes) | 28,170 | -2.4 pts | 40.9 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 | 43,848 | 43.9% of population |
| 2004 | 46,054 | 46.1% of population |
| 2008 | 48,852 | 46.2% of population |
| 2012 | 49,719 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 51,426 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 52,696 | 52.7% of population |
| 2024 | 53,900 | 52.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kerr shifted 2.3 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
Kerr 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 Kerr voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kerr 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 Kerr?
Kerr's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 50.1 points (11,182 votes) out of 22,556 total votes cast.
Has Kerr ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Kerr has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kerr?
The widest margin on record for Kerr was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 59.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Kerr relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,170 votes were recorded in Kerr against a total population of 53,900 (52.3% 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 Kerr a presidential bellwether county?
Kerr 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%).