Newton, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Newton, Texas has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 52.9 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,503 | 50.2% | 1.6 pts (80 votes) | 4,990 | — | 23.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,159 | 55.4% | 11.3 pts (646 votes) | 5,700 | -13.0 pts | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,446 | 65.5% | 32.2 pts (1,695 votes) | 5,260 | -21.2 pts | 20.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,112 | 70.1% | 41.5 pts (2,435 votes) | 5,869 | -9.4 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,288 | 77.5% | 56.6 pts (3,132 votes) | 5,534 | -15.5 pts | 48.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,882 | 80.1% | 60.9 pts (3,709 votes) | 6,094 | -3.7 pts | 55.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,781 | 83.2% | 66.6 pts (3,829 votes) | 5,749 | -5.5 pts | 52.9 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 | 15,038 | 33.2% of population |
| 2004 | 14,560 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 14,393 | 36.5% of population |
| 2012 | 14,434 | 40.7% of population |
| 2016 | 14,160 | 39.1% of population |
| 2020 | 12,159 | 50.1% of population |
| 2024 | 11,908 | 48.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Newton shifted 68.4 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
Newton has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Newton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Newton has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Newton?
Newton's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.6 points (80 votes) out of 4,990 total votes cast.
Has Newton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Newton changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Newton?
The widest margin on record for Newton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Newton relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,749 votes were recorded in Newton against a total population of 11,908 (48.3% 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 Newton a presidential bellwether county?
Newton has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).