Gilmer, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.4% |
| 2008 | −41.7% |
| 2012 | −51.0% |
| 2016 | −47.2% |
| 2020 | −46.1% |
| 2024 | −53.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.0%Harris444 | 76.5%Trump1,475 | 0.5% | R+53.4 | R+7.3 | R+52.0 | 1,929 | |
| R | 26.4%Biden495 | 72.5%Trump1,360 | 1.1% | R+46.1 | D+1.1 | R+50.6 | 1,876 | |
| R | 24.6%Clinton424 | 71.8%Trump1,238 | 3.6% | R+47.2 | D+3.8 | R+49.3 | 1,724 | |
| R | 24.0%Obama429 | 75.0%Romney1,341 | 1.0% | R+51.0 | R+9.3 | R+54.9 | 1,788 | |
| R | 28.4%Obama524 | 70.1%McCain1,294 | 1.6% | R+41.7 | R+6.3 | R+49.0 | 1,847 | |
| R | 31.5%Kerry599 | 66.9%Bush1,273 | 1.7% | R+35.4 | — | R+32.9 | 1,904 |
Gilmer anchors Upshur County, a historically Democratic stronghold that swung sharply Republican over the past two decades as rural white voters realigned — a pattern visible in presidential margins that now routinely exceed 40 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 53.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.4 points.
A population of 5,025, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,316 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rusk and Bowie.
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Gilmer, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4829564/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.