Van Zandt, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Van Zandt, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 61.3 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 | 12,383 | 69.2% | 39.9 pts (7,138 votes) | 17,891 | — | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,976 | 75.4% | 51.1 pts (10,154 votes) | 19,856 | -10.8 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,734 | 77.1% | 55.1 pts (11,229 votes) | 20,395 | -4.2 pts | 43.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,794 | 82.7% | 66.5 pts (12,710 votes) | 19,100 | -11.8 pts | 51.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,473 | 84.4% | 71.6 pts (15,674 votes) | 21,890 | -6.4 pts | 64.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,270 | 85.6% | 72.1 pts (18,754 votes) | 26,029 | +1.0 pts | 67.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,351 | 87.1% | 74.8 pts (20,901 votes) | 27,950 | -2.5 pts | 61.3 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 | 48,324 | 37.0% of population |
| 2004 | 51,366 | 38.7% of population |
| 2008 | 52,470 | 38.9% of population |
| 2012 | 52,207 | 36.6% of population |
| 2016 | 54,367 | 40.3% of population |
| 2020 | 59,748 | 43.6% of population |
| 2024 | 65,304 | 42.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Van Zandt shifted 34.7 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
Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt?
Van Zandt's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 40.5 points (7,138 votes) out of 17,891 total votes cast.
Has Van Zandt ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Van Zandt has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Van Zandt?
The widest margin on record for Van Zandt was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 75.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Van Zandt relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,950 votes were recorded in Van Zandt against a total population of 65,304 (42.8% 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 Van Zandt a presidential bellwether county?
Van Zandt 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%).