Webb, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Webb, Texas has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 11.7 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 18,120 | 57.4% | 16.0 pts (5,044 votes) | 31,571 | — | 38.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 23,654 | 56.9% | 14.2 pts (5,901 votes) | 41,556 | -1.9 pts | 37.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 33,452 | 71.4% | 43.4 pts (20,333 votes) | 46,821 | +29.4 pts | 55.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 37,597 | 76.6% | 54.0 pts (26,519 votes) | 49,110 | +10.8 pts | 70.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 42,307 | 74.3% | 51.6 pts (29,360 votes) | 56,905 | -1.3 pts | 62.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 41,820 | 61.1% | 23.3 pts (15,922 votes) | 68,397 | -29.6 pts | 29.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 33,384 | 50.7% | 2.2 pts (1,432 votes) | 65,865 | -25.7 pts | 11.7 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 | 194,576 | 16.2% of population |
| 2004 | 217,858 | 19.1% of population |
| 2008 | 240,287 | 19.5% of population |
| 2012 | 260,595 | 18.8% of population |
| 2016 | 272,301 | 20.9% of population |
| 2020 | 267,368 | 25.6% of population |
| 2024 | 272,823 | 24.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Webb shifted 18.4 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
Webb 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 Webb voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Webb 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 Webb?
Webb's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.2 points (1,432 votes) out of 65,865 total votes cast.
Has Webb ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Webb changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Webb?
The widest margin on record for Webb was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 54.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Webb relative to its population?
In 2024, 65,865 votes were recorded in Webb against a total population of 272,823 (24.1% 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 Webb a presidential bellwether county?
Webb 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%).