San Patricio, Texas — Presidential Election Results
San Patricio, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.8 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 | 10,599 | 56.7% | 14.8 pts (2,759 votes) | 18,699 | — | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,474 | 63.2% | 26.8 pts (5,710 votes) | 21,320 | -11.9 pts | 3.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,404 | 58.0% | 16.6 pts (3,550 votes) | 21,396 | +10.2 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,005 | 59.8% | 20.7 pts (4,149 votes) | 20,078 | -4.2 pts | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,030 | 60.2% | 23.8 pts (5,159 votes) | 21,656 | -3.8 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,516 | 63.8% | 29.1 pts (7,528 votes) | 25,891 | -4.8 pts | 23.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,337 | 67.8% | 36.4 pts (9,312 votes) | 25,579 | -7.2 pts | 22.8 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 | 67,333 | 27.8% of population |
| 2004 | 66,990 | 31.8% of population |
| 2008 | 66,417 | 32.2% of population |
| 2012 | 65,260 | 30.8% of population |
| 2016 | 67,311 | 32.2% of population |
| 2020 | 68,848 | 37.6% of population |
| 2024 | 71,467 | 35.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in San Patricio shifted 21.8 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
San Patricio 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 San Patricio voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, San Patricio 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 San Patricio?
San Patricio's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 15.0 points (2,759 votes) out of 18,699 total votes cast.
Has San Patricio ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- San Patricio has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in San Patricio?
The widest margin on record for San Patricio was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 36.7 points.
How many votes were cast in San Patricio relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,579 votes were recorded in San Patricio against a total population of 71,467 (35.8% 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 San Patricio a presidential bellwether county?
San Patricio 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%).