Starr, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Starr, Texas has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 2.2 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 6,505 | 76.9% | 54.3 pts (4,594 votes) | 8,464 | — | 76.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 7,199 | 73.6% | 47.5 pts (4,647 votes) | 9,781 | -6.9 pts | 70.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,274 | 84.5% | 69.3 pts (6,782 votes) | 9,792 | +21.8 pts | 81.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,260 | 86.3% | 73.3 pts (8,713 votes) | 11,883 | +4.4 pts | 89.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 9,289 | 79.1% | 60.2 pts (7,065 votes) | 11,740 | -12.4 pts | 70.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,123 | 52.1% | 5.0 pts (876 votes) | 17,525 | -56.3 pts | 10.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,487 | 57.8% | 16.0 pts (2,625 votes) | 16,421 | -21.1 pts | 2.2 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 | 53,733 | 15.8% of population |
| 2004 | 57,857 | 16.9% of population |
| 2008 | 59,763 | 16.4% of population |
| 2012 | 61,970 | 19.2% of population |
| 2016 | 63,894 | 18.4% of population |
| 2020 | 65,871 | 26.6% of population |
| 2024 | 66,587 | 24.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Starr shifted 70.6 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
Starr has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Starr voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Starr has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Starr?
Starr's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 5.0 points (876 votes) out of 17,525 total votes cast.
Has Starr ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Starr changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Starr?
The widest margin on record for Starr was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 73.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Starr relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,421 votes were recorded in Starr against a total population of 66,587 (24.7% 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 Starr a presidential bellwether county?
Starr has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).