Ochiltree, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Ochiltree, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 68.1 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 | 2,687 | 90.7% | 82.2 pts (2,436 votes) | 2,962 | — | 61.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,922 | 92.0% | 84.1 pts (2,671 votes) | 3,177 | -1.3 pts | 61.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,851 | 91.7% | 83.9 pts (2,608 votes) | 3,109 | -0.1 pts | 72.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,719 | 90.8% | 82.4 pts (2,466 votes) | 2,993 | +1.3 pts | 67.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,628 | 87.5% | 78.4 pts (2,354 votes) | 3,002 | +1.9 pts | 71.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,812 | 89.1% | 79.5 pts (2,510 votes) | 3,156 | +0.5 pts | 74.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,723 | 90.5% | 81.5 pts (2,454 votes) | 3,010 | -1.4 pts | 68.1 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 | 8,988 | 33.0% of population |
| 2004 | 9,149 | 34.7% of population |
| 2008 | 9,962 | 31.2% of population |
| 2012 | 10,612 | 28.2% of population |
| 2016 | 10,257 | 29.3% of population |
| 2020 | 9,953 | 31.7% of population |
| 2024 | 9,717 | 31.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ochiltree shifted 0.9 points toward the Democratic 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
Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree?
Ochiltree's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 80.6 points (2,510 votes) out of 3,156 total votes cast.
Has Ochiltree ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ochiltree has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ochiltree?
The widest margin on record for Ochiltree was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 84.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Ochiltree relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,010 votes were recorded in Ochiltree against a total population of 9,717 (31.0% 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 Ochiltree a presidential bellwether county?
Ochiltree 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%).