Palo Pinto, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Palo Pinto, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.7 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 | 5,690 | 62.4% | 26.6 pts (2,427 votes) | 9,118 | — | 5.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,137 | 71.3% | 43.1 pts (4,321 votes) | 10,014 | -16.3 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,264 | 73.4% | 48.2 pts (4,765 votes) | 9,890 | -5.4 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,393 | 79.2% | 59.8 pts (5,582 votes) | 9,337 | -11.8 pts | 44.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,284 | 80.7% | 64.0 pts (6,576 votes) | 10,270 | -5.2 pts | 56.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,179 | 81.5% | 64.1 pts (8,001 votes) | 12,489 | +1.1 pts | 59.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,093 | 83.2% | 67.1 pts (8,950 votes) | 13,336 | -2.9 pts | 53.7 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 | 27,074 | 33.7% of population |
| 2004 | 27,276 | 36.7% of population |
| 2008 | 27,916 | 35.4% of population |
| 2012 | 27,867 | 33.5% of population |
| 2016 | 28,125 | 36.5% of population |
| 2020 | 28,450 | 43.9% of population |
| 2024 | 30,231 | 44.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Palo Pinto shifted 40.5 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
Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto?
Palo Pinto's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.1 points (2,427 votes) out of 9,118 total votes cast.
Has Palo Pinto ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Palo Pinto has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Palo Pinto?
The widest margin on record for Palo Pinto was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 67.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Palo Pinto relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,336 votes were recorded in Palo Pinto against a total population of 30,231 (44.1% 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 Palo Pinto a presidential bellwether county?
Palo Pinto 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%).