Parker, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Parker, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.1 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 | 23,651 | 71.2% | 44.5 pts (14,773 votes) | 33,225 | — | 23.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 31,795 | 77.6% | 55.7 pts (22,829 votes) | 40,957 | -10.6 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 36,974 | 77.1% | 55.2 pts (26,472 votes) | 47,951 | +0.2 pts | 43.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 39,243 | 82.3% | 65.8 pts (31,390 votes) | 47,694 | -10.9 pts | 50.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 46,473 | 81.8% | 67.1 pts (38,129 votes) | 56,817 | -2.9 pts | 60.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 62,045 | 81.5% | 64.4 pts (49,028 votes) | 76,128 | +4.2 pts | 59.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 75,168 | 82.7% | 66.4 pts (60,296 votes) | 90,840 | -1.6 pts | 53.1 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 | 89,159 | 37.3% of population |
| 2004 | 99,320 | 41.2% of population |
| 2008 | 112,911 | 42.5% of population |
| 2012 | 119,482 | 39.9% of population |
| 2016 | 128,967 | 44.1% of population |
| 2020 | 149,560 | 50.9% of population |
| 2024 | 179,707 | 50.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Parker shifted 21.6 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
Parker 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 Parker voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Parker 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 Parker?
Parker's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 45.4 points (14,773 votes) out of 33,225 total votes cast.
Has Parker ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Parker has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Parker?
The widest margin on record for Parker was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 69.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Parker relative to its population?
In 2024, 90,840 votes were recorded in Parker against a total population of 179,707 (50.5% 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 Parker a presidential bellwether county?
Parker 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%).