McMullen, Texas — Presidential Election Results
McMullen, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 70.9 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 | 358 | 81.5% | 64.0 pts (281 votes) | 439 | — | 42.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 467 | 82.8% | 66.0 pts (372 votes) | 564 | -1.6 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 400 | 74.5% | 49.9 pts (268 votes) | 537 | +15.8 pts | 38.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 431 | 85.7% | 72.4 pts (364 votes) | 503 | -22.7 pts | 57.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 454 | 91.0% | 83.0 pts (414 votes) | 499 | -10.7 pts | 74.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 460 | 89.1% | 78.9 pts (407 votes) | 516 | +4.5 pts | 73.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 448 | 92.0% | 84.4 pts (411 votes) | 487 | -5.4 pts | 70.9 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 | 843 | 52.1% of population |
| 2004 | 735 | 76.7% of population |
| 2008 | 736 | 73.0% of population |
| 2012 | 730 | 68.9% of population |
| 2016 | 806 | 61.9% of population |
| 2020 | 597 | 86.4% of population |
| 2024 | 565 | 86.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McMullen shifted 20.1 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
McMullen 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 McMullen voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McMullen 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 McMullen?
McMullen's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 50.4 points (268 votes) out of 537 total votes cast.
Has McMullen ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McMullen has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McMullen?
The widest margin on record for McMullen was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 84.7 points.
How many votes were cast in McMullen relative to its population?
In 2024, 487 votes were recorded in McMullen against a total population of 565 (86.2% 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 McMullen a presidential bellwether county?
McMullen 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%).