Milam, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Milam, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.8 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 | 4,706 | 56.9% | 15.4 pts (1,277 votes) | 8,269 | — | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,291 | 60.2% | 21.0 pts (1,846 votes) | 8,783 | -5.4 pts | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,217 | 62.4% | 26.0 pts (2,173 votes) | 8,357 | -5.2 pts | 14.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,481 | 66.6% | 34.6 pts (2,845 votes) | 8,230 | -8.7 pts | 19.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,364 | 73.5% | 49.8 pts (4,313 votes) | 8,664 | -16.2 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,984 | 75.5% | 51.9 pts (5,488 votes) | 10,578 | -1.1 pts | 46.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,691 | 78.3% | 57.3 pts (6,360 votes) | 11,098 | -5.3 pts | 43.8 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 | 24,290 | 34.0% of population |
| 2004 | 25,136 | 34.9% of population |
| 2008 | 25,065 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 24,114 | 34.1% of population |
| 2016 | 24,680 | 35.1% of population |
| 2020 | 24,778 | 42.7% of population |
| 2024 | 26,159 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Milam shifted 42.0 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
Milam 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 Milam voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Milam 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 Milam?
Milam's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 15.7 points (1,277 votes) out of 8,269 total votes cast.
Has Milam ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Milam has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Milam?
The widest margin on record for Milam was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 57.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Milam relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,098 votes were recorded in Milam against a total population of 26,159 (42.4% 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 Milam a presidential bellwether county?
Milam 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%).