McLennan, Texas — Presidential Election Results
McLennan, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.3 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 | 43,955 | 63.9% | 29.8 pts (20,493 votes) | 68,789 | — | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 52,090 | 65.7% | 32.0 pts (25,330 votes) | 79,254 | -1.7 pts | 9.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 49,044 | 61.6% | 23.9 pts (19,046 votes) | 79,674 | +8.0 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 47,903 | 64.3% | 29.8 pts (22,209 votes) | 74,541 | -6.1 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 48,260 | 61.0% | 26.8 pts (21,197 votes) | 79,075 | +2.0 pts | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 59,543 | 60.8% | 23.4 pts (22,855 votes) | 97,872 | +4.4 pts | 18.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 64,606 | 64.8% | 30.8 pts (30,743 votes) | 99,672 | -7.5 pts | 17.3 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 | 213,967 | 32.1% of population |
| 2004 | 221,353 | 35.8% of population |
| 2008 | 229,037 | 34.8% of population |
| 2012 | 239,368 | 31.1% of population |
| 2016 | 247,553 | 31.9% of population |
| 2020 | 261,192 | 37.5% of population |
| 2024 | 270,358 | 36.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McLennan shifted 0.8 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
McLennan 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 McLennan voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McLennan 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 McLennan?
McLennan's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 23.8 points (22,855 votes) out of 97,872 total votes cast.
Has McLennan ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McLennan has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McLennan?
The widest margin on record for McLennan was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 32.1 points.
How many votes were cast in McLennan relative to its population?
In 2024, 99,672 votes were recorded in McLennan against a total population of 270,358 (36.9% 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 McLennan a presidential bellwether county?
McLennan 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%).