Potter, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Potter, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.0 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 | 17,629 | 69.5% | 40.9 pts (10,387 votes) | 25,376 | — | 19.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 21,401 | 73.7% | 47.9 pts (13,912 votes) | 29,056 | -6.4 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 20,761 | 69.2% | 39.4 pts (11,822 votes) | 30,013 | +8.4 pts | 27.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 18,918 | 71.5% | 44.6 pts (11,792 votes) | 26,450 | -5.5 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 19,630 | 68.5% | 41.8 pts (11,973 votes) | 28,651 | +1.4 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,820 | 68.5% | 38.7 pts (12,899 votes) | 33,337 | +4.5 pts | 33.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 23,007 | 71.6% | 44.4 pts (14,259 votes) | 32,121 | -5.5 pts | 31.0 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 | 113,762 | 22.3% of population |
| 2004 | 117,682 | 24.7% of population |
| 2008 | 119,740 | 25.1% of population |
| 2012 | 122,739 | 21.5% of population |
| 2016 | 120,632 | 23.8% of population |
| 2020 | 118,309 | 28.2% of population |
| 2024 | 114,649 | 28.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Potter shifted 3.1 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
Potter 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.
Related Pages
Other Texas Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Potter voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Potter 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 Potter?
Potter's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.4 points (12,899 votes) out of 33,337 total votes cast.
Has Potter ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Potter has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Potter?
The widest margin on record for Potter was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 48.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Potter relative to its population?
In 2024, 32,121 votes were recorded in Potter against a total population of 114,649 (28.0% 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 Potter a presidential bellwether county?
Potter 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%).