Val Verde, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Val Verde, Texas has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 13.0 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 | 6,223 | 54.2% | 10.2 pts (1,167 votes) | 11,474 | — | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,968 | 59.1% | 18.7 pts (2,211 votes) | 11,795 | -8.5 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,982 | 54.5% | 9.6 pts (1,230 votes) | 12,820 | +28.5 pts | 21.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,285 | 52.0% | 5.4 pts (650 votes) | 12,081 | -4.2 pts | 21.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,964 | 51.1% | 7.9 pts (1,074 votes) | 13,617 | +2.9 pts | 17.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,284 | 54.2% | 9.9 pts (1,513 votes) | 15,280 | -18.4 pts | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,162 | 62.8% | 26.6 pts (3,880 votes) | 14,588 | -16.8 pts | 13.0 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 | 45,020 | 25.5% of population |
| 2004 | 46,941 | 25.1% of population |
| 2008 | 47,882 | 26.8% of population |
| 2012 | 48,976 | 24.7% of population |
| 2016 | 48,911 | 27.8% of population |
| 2020 | 47,605 | 32.1% of population |
| 2024 | 47,999 | 30.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Val Verde shifted 16.5 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
Val Verde has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Val Verde voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Val Verde has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Val Verde?
Val Verde's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 5.5 points (650 votes) out of 12,081 total votes cast.
Has Val Verde ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Val Verde changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Val Verde?
The widest margin on record for Val Verde was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 26.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Val Verde relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,588 votes were recorded in Val Verde against a total population of 47,999 (30.4% 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 Val Verde a presidential bellwether county?
Val Verde has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).