Wilbarger, Texas — Presidential Election Results
Wilbarger, Texas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.3 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 | 3,138 | 68.6% | 38.9 pts (1,782 votes) | 4,577 | — | 17.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,685 | 73.8% | 48.1 pts (2,401 votes) | 4,990 | -8.7 pts | 25.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,283 | 72.8% | 46.3 pts (2,087 votes) | 4,509 | +1.7 pts | 34.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,956 | 74.3% | 49.9 pts (1,985 votes) | 3,980 | -4.0 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,166 | 77.1% | 57.4 pts (2,357 votes) | 4,105 | -8.7 pts | 49.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,524 | 77.9% | 56.8 pts (2,568 votes) | 4,524 | +2.0 pts | 51.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,566 | 79.8% | 60.6 pts (2,706 votes) | 4,467 | -3.8 pts | 47.3 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 | 14,613 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 13,879 | 36.0% of population |
| 2008 | 13,506 | 33.4% of population |
| 2012 | 13,289 | 29.9% of population |
| 2016 | 12,880 | 31.9% of population |
| 2020 | 12,845 | 35.2% of population |
| 2024 | 12,455 | 35.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wilbarger shifted 21.5 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
Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger?
Wilbarger's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 39.7 points (1,782 votes) out of 4,577 total votes cast.
Has Wilbarger ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wilbarger has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wilbarger?
The widest margin on record for Wilbarger was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Wilbarger relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,467 votes were recorded in Wilbarger against a total population of 12,455 (35.9% 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 Wilbarger a presidential bellwether county?
Wilbarger 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%).