Kleberg, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Kleberg, Texas has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 1.1 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,526 | 49.2% | 0.5 pts (45 votes) | 9,194 | — | 21.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,366 | 53.8% | 8.2 pts (816 votes) | 9,973 | -7.7 pts | 14.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,256 | 53.2% | 7.2 pts (716 votes) | 9,876 | +15.5 pts | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,754 | 53.4% | 7.8 pts (696 votes) | 8,907 | +0.6 pts | 23.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,716 | 49.6% | 3.7 pts (349 votes) | 9,512 | -4.1 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,504 | 50.3% | 1.7 pts (190 votes) | 10,944 | -5.6 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,612 | 56.0% | 12.7 pts (1,274 votes) | 10,014 | -11.0 pts | 1.1 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 | 31,590 | 29.1% of population |
| 2004 | 31,362 | 31.8% of population |
| 2008 | 31,555 | 31.3% of population |
| 2012 | 32,097 | 27.8% of population |
| 2016 | 31,304 | 30.4% of population |
| 2020 | 30,986 | 35.3% of population |
| 2024 | 30,442 | 32.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kleberg shifted 12.3 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
Kleberg has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kleberg voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kleberg has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Kleberg?
Kleberg's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.5 points (45 votes) out of 9,194 total votes cast.
Has Kleberg ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kleberg changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kleberg?
The widest margin on record for Kleberg was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 12.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Kleberg relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,014 votes were recorded in Kleberg against a total population of 30,442 (32.9% 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 Kleberg a presidential bellwether county?
Kleberg has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).