Runnels, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Runnels, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.7 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 | 3,020 | 74.6% | 50.7 pts (2,051 votes) | 4,046 | — | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,239 | 80.0% | 60.4 pts (2,447 votes) | 4,049 | -9.3 pts | 37.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,118 | 80.6% | 62.0 pts (2,398 votes) | 3,867 | -1.8 pts | 50.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,104 | 84.6% | 70.5 pts (2,585 votes) | 3,668 | -8.9 pts | 55.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,250 | 85.9% | 74.0 pts (2,797 votes) | 3,782 | -4.2 pts | 66.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,807 | 86.3% | 73.8 pts (3,255 votes) | 4,409 | +0.9 pts | 69.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,580 | 88.3% | 77.1 pts (3,128 votes) | 4,056 | -2.9 pts | 63.7 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 | 11,458 | 35.3% of population |
| 2004 | 10,774 | 37.6% of population |
| 2008 | 10,444 | 37.0% of population |
| 2012 | 10,335 | 35.5% of population |
| 2016 | 10,276 | 36.8% of population |
| 2020 | 9,921 | 44.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,751 | 41.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Runnels shifted 26.2 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
Runnels 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 Runnels voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Runnels 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 Runnels?
Runnels's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 51.4 points (2,051 votes) out of 4,046 total votes cast.
Has Runnels ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Runnels has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Runnels?
The widest margin on record for Runnels was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 77.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Runnels relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,056 votes were recorded in Runnels against a total population of 9,751 (41.6% 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 Runnels a presidential bellwether county?
Runnels 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%).