King, Texas — Presidential Election Results
King, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 77.2 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 | 120 | 87.6% | 77.4 pts (106 votes) | 137 | — | 57.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 137 | 87.8% | 76.3 pts (119 votes) | 156 | +2.3 pts | 53.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 151 | 92.6% | 87.7 pts (143 votes) | 163 | -13.2 pts | 78.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 139 | 95.9% | 92.4 pts (134 votes) | 145 | -3.1 pts | 77.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 149 | 93.7% | 90.6 pts (144 votes) | 159 | -0.5 pts | 84.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 151 | 95.0% | 89.9 pts (143 votes) | 159 | +3.6 pts | 84.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 129 | 95.6% | 91.1 pts (123 votes) | 135 | -1.2 pts | 77.2 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 | 358 | 38.3% of population |
| 2004 | 316 | 49.4% of population |
| 2008 | 272 | 59.9% of population |
| 2012 | 270 | 53.7% of population |
| 2016 | 292 | 54.5% of population |
| 2020 | 267 | 59.6% of population |
| 2024 | 215 | 62.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in King shifted 12.0 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
King 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 King voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, King 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 King?
King's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 76.8 points (119 votes) out of 156 total votes cast.
Has King ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- King has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in King?
The widest margin on record for King was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 93.5 points.
How many votes were cast in King relative to its population?
In 2024, 135 votes were recorded in King against a total population of 215 (62.8% 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 King a presidential bellwether county?
King 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%).