Somervell, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Somervell, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 57.5 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 | 2,120 | 72.7% | 46.9 pts (1,368 votes) | 2,918 | — | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,701 | 76.1% | 52.7 pts (1,870 votes) | 3,551 | -5.3 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,677 | 75.8% | 53.2 pts (1,878 votes) | 3,533 | -1.1 pts | 42.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,871 | 81.1% | 63.8 pts (2,258 votes) | 3,538 | -10.8 pts | 48.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,206 | 82.3% | 68.4 pts (2,665 votes) | 3,897 | -6.3 pts | 61.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,105 | 83.0% | 67.5 pts (3,337 votes) | 4,947 | +2.6 pts | 62.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,493 | 84.9% | 70.7 pts (3,742 votes) | 5,294 | -2.9 pts | 57.5 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 | 6,940 | 42.0% of population |
| 2004 | 7,502 | 47.3% of population |
| 2008 | 8,233 | 42.9% of population |
| 2012 | 8,554 | 41.4% of population |
| 2016 | 8,671 | 44.9% of population |
| 2020 | 9,206 | 53.7% of population |
| 2024 | 10,098 | 52.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Somervell shifted 23.7 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
Somervell 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 Somervell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Somervell 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 Somervell?
Somervell's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 47.6 points (1,368 votes) out of 2,918 total votes cast.
Has Somervell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Somervell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Somervell?
The widest margin on record for Somervell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 71.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Somervell relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,294 votes were recorded in Somervell against a total population of 10,098 (52.4% 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 Somervell a presidential bellwether county?
Somervell 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%).