Lamar, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Lamar, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.5 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 | 9,775 | 63.4% | 27.4 pts (4,222 votes) | 15,430 | — | 5.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,054 | 69.0% | 38.4 pts (6,716 votes) | 17,470 | -11.1 pts | 15.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,952 | 70.5% | 42.0 pts (7,709 votes) | 18,362 | -3.8 pts | 30.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,826 | 74.6% | 50.3 pts (8,645 votes) | 17,197 | -8.5 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,561 | 78.2% | 59.0 pts (10,978 votes) | 18,611 | -9.7 pts | 51.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,760 | 78.2% | 57.4 pts (12,302 votes) | 21,442 | +2.5 pts | 52.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,044 | 80.1% | 60.9 pts (12,965 votes) | 21,285 | -3.4 pts | 47.5 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 | 48,596 | 31.8% of population |
| 2004 | 49,233 | 35.5% of population |
| 2008 | 49,467 | 37.1% of population |
| 2012 | 49,656 | 34.6% of population |
| 2016 | 49,528 | 37.6% of population |
| 2020 | 50,135 | 42.8% of population |
| 2024 | 51,249 | 41.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lamar shifted 33.8 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
Lamar 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 Lamar voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lamar 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 Lamar?
Lamar's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.5 points (4,222 votes) out of 15,430 total votes cast.
Has Lamar ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lamar has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lamar?
The widest margin on record for Lamar was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Lamar relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,285 votes were recorded in Lamar against a total population of 51,249 (41.5% 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 Lamar a presidential bellwether county?
Lamar 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%).