Terrell, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Terrell, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.2 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 | 243 | 50.9% | 5.0 pts (24 votes) | 477 | — | 16.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 306 | 65.2% | 31.3 pts (147 votes) | 469 | -26.4 pts | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 323 | 62.2% | 26.4 pts (137 votes) | 519 | +4.7 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 358 | 64.5% | 31.4 pts (174 votes) | 555 | -5.2 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 288 | 65.8% | 33.8 pts (148 votes) | 438 | -2.5 pts | 25.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 334 | 72.9% | 46.9 pts (215 votes) | 458 | -12.9 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 314 | 77.5% | 55.1 pts (223 votes) | 405 | -7.6 pts | 41.2 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 | 1,059 | 45.0% of population |
| 2004 | 939 | 49.9% of population |
| 2008 | 884 | 58.7% of population |
| 2012 | 921 | 60.3% of population |
| 2016 | 818 | 53.5% of population |
| 2020 | 750 | 61.1% of population |
| 2024 | 718 | 56.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Terrell shifted 49.9 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
Terrell 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 Terrell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Terrell 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 Terrell?
Terrell's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 5.2 points (24 votes) out of 477 total votes cast.
Has Terrell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Terrell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Terrell?
The widest margin on record for Terrell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 55.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Terrell relative to its population?
In 2024, 405 votes were recorded in Terrell against a total population of 718 (56.4% 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 Terrell a presidential bellwether county?
Terrell 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%).