Swisher, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Swisher, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 50.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,612 | 64.5% | 30.2 pts (756 votes) | 2,501 | — | 8.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,487 | 70.1% | 40.6 pts (861 votes) | 2,120 | -10.1 pts | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,683 | 66.4% | 34.3 pts (870 votes) | 2,535 | +5.9 pts | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,655 | 72.9% | 47.4 pts (1,076 votes) | 2,270 | -13.3 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,671 | 75.8% | 54.9 pts (1,209 votes) | 2,204 | -8.5 pts | 47.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,845 | 78.3% | 58.0 pts (1,367 votes) | 2,355 | -2.2 pts | 53.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,840 | 81.2% | 63.4 pts (1,437 votes) | 2,265 | -5.2 pts | 50.2 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 | 8,341 | 30.0% of population |
| 2004 | 8,004 | 26.5% of population |
| 2008 | 7,802 | 32.5% of population |
| 2012 | 7,845 | 28.9% of population |
| 2016 | 7,428 | 29.7% of population |
| 2020 | 6,948 | 33.9% of population |
| 2024 | 6,877 | 32.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Swisher shifted 33.4 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
Swisher 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 Swisher voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Swisher 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 Swisher?
Swisher's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.6 points (756 votes) out of 2,501 total votes cast.
Has Swisher ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Swisher has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Swisher?
The widest margin on record for Swisher was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Swisher relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,265 votes were recorded in Swisher against a total population of 6,877 (32.9% 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 Swisher a presidential bellwether county?
Swisher 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%).