Matagorda, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Matagorda, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 37.1 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 | 7,584 | 60.9% | 23.2 pts (2,888 votes) | 12,459 | — | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,119 | 64.8% | 30.1 pts (3,764 votes) | 12,521 | -6.7 pts | 7.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,835 | 63.3% | 27.4 pts (3,395 votes) | 12,373 | +2.5 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,040 | 66.3% | 33.5 pts (4,060 votes) | 12,133 | -6.1 pts | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,366 | 68.6% | 39.9 pts (4,866 votes) | 12,196 | -7.2 pts | 31.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,845 | 71.7% | 44.5 pts (6,112 votes) | 13,727 | -4.0 pts | 39.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,957 | 74.8% | 50.5 pts (6,726 votes) | 13,312 | -6.0 pts | 37.1 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 | 37,873 | 32.9% of population |
| 2004 | 37,388 | 33.5% of population |
| 2008 | 36,708 | 33.7% of population |
| 2012 | 36,544 | 33.2% of population |
| 2016 | 37,088 | 32.9% of population |
| 2020 | 36,295 | 37.8% of population |
| 2024 | 36,391 | 36.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Matagorda shifted 27.5 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
Matagorda 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 Matagorda voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Matagorda 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 Matagorda?
Matagorda's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 23.5 points (2,888 votes) out of 12,459 total votes cast.
Has Matagorda ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Matagorda has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Matagorda?
The widest margin on record for Matagorda was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 51.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Matagorda relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,312 votes were recorded in Matagorda against a total population of 36,391 (36.6% 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 Matagorda a presidential bellwether county?
Matagorda 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%).