Rockwall, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Rockwall, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.4 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 | 13,666 | 77.4% | 56.8 pts (10,024 votes) | 17,652 | — | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 20,120 | 78.7% | 57.9 pts (14,800 votes) | 25,581 | -0.3 pts | 35.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 23,300 | 72.7% | 46.2 pts (14,808 votes) | 32,066 | +11.6 pts | 34.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 27,113 | 76.0% | 53.2 pts (18,993 votes) | 35,678 | -7.3 pts | 37.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 28,451 | 71.2% | 47.1 pts (18,796 votes) | 39,948 | +4.6 pts | 39.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 36,726 | 68.1% | 37.7 pts (20,314 votes) | 53,891 | +11.1 pts | 32.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 43,542 | 69.9% | 40.9 pts (25,450 votes) | 62,269 | -3.1 pts | 27.4 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 | 43,755 | 40.3% of population |
| 2004 | 56,477 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 73,929 | 43.4% of population |
| 2012 | 82,710 | 43.1% of population |
| 2016 | 93,421 | 42.8% of population |
| 2020 | 109,202 | 49.3% of population |
| 2024 | 137,044 | 45.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rockwall shifted 16.6 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
Rockwall 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 Rockwall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rockwall 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 Rockwall?
Rockwall's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.2 points (20,314 votes) out of 53,891 total votes cast.
Has Rockwall ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rockwall has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rockwall?
The widest margin on record for Rockwall was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 58.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Rockwall relative to its population?
In 2024, 62,269 votes were recorded in Rockwall against a total population of 137,044 (45.4% 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 Rockwall a presidential bellwether county?
Rockwall 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%).