Presidio, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Presidio, Texas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 1,064 | 60.6% | 25.4 pts (446 votes) | 1,757 | — | 48.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,159 | 61.3% | 23.5 pts (444 votes) | 1,890 | -2.8 pts | 46.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,252 | 71.3% | 43.4 pts (763 votes) | 1,757 | +20.1 pts | 55.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,282 | 70.6% | 42.8 pts (778 votes) | 1,817 | -0.3 pts | 59.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,458 | 66.0% | 36.5 pts (806 votes) | 2,208 | -5.4 pts | 47.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,463 | 66.0% | 33.5 pts (742 votes) | 2,217 | -4.2 pts | 39.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,289 | 64.6% | 30.2 pts (603 votes) | 1,994 | -3.4 pts | 44.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 7,355 | 23.9% of population |
| 2004 | 7,561 | 25.0% of population |
| 2008 | 7,683 | 22.9% of population |
| 2012 | 7,619 | 23.8% of population |
| 2016 | 7,156 | 30.9% of population |
| 2020 | 6,107 | 36.3% of population |
| 2024 | 5,686 | 35.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Presidio shifted 4.0 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
Presidio has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Presidio voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Presidio has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Presidio?
Presidio's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 23.7 points (444 votes) out of 1,890 total votes cast.
Has Presidio ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Presidio has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Presidio?
The widest margin on record for Presidio was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 43.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Presidio relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,994 votes were recorded in Presidio against a total population of 5,686 (35.1% 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 Presidio a presidential bellwether county?
Presidio has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).