Travis, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Travis, Texas has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 53.9 pts more Dem. 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 | 141,235 | 46.9% | 5.2 pts (15,709 votes) | 301,263 | — | 16.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 197,235 | 56.0% | 14.0 pts (49,350 votes) | 352,113 | +20.2 pts | 37.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 254,017 | 63.9% | 29.4 pts (117,036 votes) | 397,714 | +15.6 pts | 41.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 232,788 | 60.1% | 23.9 pts (92,636 votes) | 387,057 | -5.1 pts | 40.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 308,260 | 65.8% | 38.6 pts (181,051 votes) | 468,720 | +16.7 pts | 51.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 435,860 | 71.6% | 45.1 pts (274,523 votes) | 608,575 | +4.4 pts | 51.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 398,981 | 68.6% | 39.3 pts (228,194 votes) | 581,276 | -5.9 pts | 53.9 pts more Dem. |
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 | 819,692 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 870,809 | 40.4% of population |
| 2008 | 980,699 | 40.6% of population |
| 2012 | 1,096,886 | 35.3% of population |
| 2016 | 1,206,110 | 38.9% of population |
| 2020 | 1,296,610 | 46.9% of population |
| 2024 | 1,363,767 | 42.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Travis shifted 45.9 points toward the Democratic 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
Travis 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 Travis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Travis 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 Travis?
Travis's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 5.9 points (15,709 votes) out of 301,263 total votes cast.
Has Travis ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Travis changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Travis?
The widest margin on record for Travis was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 46.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Travis relative to its population?
In 2024, 581,276 votes were recorded in Travis against a total population of 1,363,767 (42.6% 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 Travis a presidential bellwether county?
Travis 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%).