Lipscomb, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Lipscomb, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 66.4 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 | 1,072 | 82.8% | 66.9 pts (866 votes) | 1,294 | — | 45.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,147 | 85.8% | 72.0 pts (963 votes) | 1,337 | -4.6 pts | 49.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,093 | 87.0% | 74.7 pts (938 votes) | 1,256 | -2.8 pts | 63.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,044 | 89.4% | 79.2 pts (925 votes) | 1,168 | -4.4 pts | 63.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,159 | 87.0% | 76.9 pts (1,024 votes) | 1,332 | +0.4 pts | 69.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,205 | 89.1% | 79.4 pts (1,074 votes) | 1,353 | -1.3 pts | 74.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,125 | 89.4% | 79.6 pts (1,002 votes) | 1,259 | +0.1 pts | 66.4 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 | 3,025 | 42.8% of population |
| 2004 | 3,028 | 44.2% of population |
| 2008 | 3,183 | 39.5% of population |
| 2012 | 3,447 | 33.9% of population |
| 2016 | 3,494 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 3,038 | 44.5% of population |
| 2024 | 2,880 | 43.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lipscomb shifted 12.5 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
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb?
Lipscomb's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 67.8 points (866 votes) out of 1,294 total votes cast.
Has Lipscomb ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lipscomb has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lipscomb?
The widest margin on record for Lipscomb was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 80.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Lipscomb relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,259 votes were recorded in Lipscomb against a total population of 2,880 (43.7% 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 Lipscomb a presidential bellwether county?
Lipscomb 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%).