McCulloch, Texas — Presidential Election Results
McCulloch, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.0 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 | 2,084 | 71.4% | 44.2 pts (1,290 votes) | 2,920 | — | 22.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,465 | 76.6% | 53.4 pts (1,720 votes) | 3,220 | -8.8 pts | 30.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,263 | 75.2% | 51.0 pts (1,535 votes) | 3,010 | +2.3 pts | 39.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,419 | 80.8% | 62.9 pts (1,882 votes) | 2,993 | -12.3 pts | 47.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,552 | 82.2% | 66.7 pts (2,070 votes) | 3,103 | -4.6 pts | 58.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,904 | 84.5% | 70.3 pts (2,414 votes) | 3,436 | -2.9 pts | 65.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,033 | 86.3% | 73.4 pts (2,578 votes) | 3,513 | -2.8 pts | 60.0 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 | 8,175 | 35.7% of population |
| 2004 | 8,164 | 39.4% of population |
| 2008 | 8,203 | 36.7% of population |
| 2012 | 8,241 | 36.3% of population |
| 2016 | 8,124 | 38.2% of population |
| 2020 | 7,587 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 7,448 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCulloch shifted 29.1 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
McCulloch 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 McCulloch voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCulloch 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 McCulloch?
McCulloch's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.8 points (1,290 votes) out of 2,920 total votes cast.
Has McCulloch ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCulloch has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCulloch?
The widest margin on record for McCulloch was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 73.9 points.
How many votes were cast in McCulloch relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,513 votes were recorded in McCulloch against a total population of 7,448 (47.2% 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 McCulloch a presidential bellwether county?
McCulloch 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%).