Upton, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Upton, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.6 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 | 982 | 77.1% | 56.2 pts (716 votes) | 1,273 | — | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,009 | 84.3% | 68.8 pts (824 votes) | 1,197 | -11.6 pts | 46.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 898 | 75.0% | 51.0 pts (610 votes) | 1,197 | +17.6 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 953 | 73.3% | 47.7 pts (620 votes) | 1,300 | +3.2 pts | 32.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,007 | 74.8% | 53.5 pts (721 votes) | 1,347 | -7.6 pts | 46.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,178 | 86.1% | 73.7 pts (1,008 votes) | 1,368 | -19.0 pts | 69.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,149 | 88.2% | 77.0 pts (1,003 votes) | 1,303 | -2.7 pts | 63.6 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 | 3,376 | 37.7% of population |
| 2004 | 3,168 | 37.8% of population |
| 2008 | 3,231 | 37.0% of population |
| 2012 | 3,263 | 39.8% of population |
| 2016 | 3,690 | 36.5% of population |
| 2020 | 3,303 | 41.4% of population |
| 2024 | 3,128 | 41.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Upton shifted 20.1 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
Upton 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 Upton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Upton 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 Upton?
Upton's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 48.2 points (620 votes) out of 1,300 total votes cast.
Has Upton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Upton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Upton?
The widest margin on record for Upton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 77.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Upton relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,303 votes were recorded in Upton against a total population of 3,128 (41.7% 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 Upton a presidential bellwether county?
Upton 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%).