Kermit, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −57.3% |
| 2008 | −45.9% |
| 2012 | −48.1% |
| 2016 | −45.8% |
| 2020 | −60.2% |
| 2024 | −65.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 17.0%Harris231 | 82.7%Trump1,125 | 0.3% | R+65.7 | R+5.6 | R+64.3 | 1,360 | |
| R | 19.6%Biden296 | 79.7%Trump1,205 | 0.7% | R+60.2 | R+14.4 | R+64.6 | 1,511 | |
| R | 25.5%Clinton342 | 71.3%Trump955 | 3.1% | R+45.8 | D+2.3 | R+47.9 | 1,339 | |
| R | 25.5%Obama315 | 73.6%Romney909 | 0.9% | R+48.1 | R+2.2 | R+52.0 | 1,235 | |
| R | 25.6%Obama391 | 71.5%McCain1,091 | 2.9% | R+45.9 | D+11.4 | R+53.1 | 1,526 | |
| R | 21.1%Kerry314 | 78.4%Bush1,166 | 0.5% | R+57.3 | — | R+54.8 | 1,487 |
Kermit anchors Winkler County in far West Texas, where the petroleum industry shapes both the local economy and voter priorities. Turnout patterns here track closely with oil-patch cycles across the broader Permian region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 65.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.7 points.
A population of 5,689, a 20% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,170 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lovington and Lamesa.
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Kermit, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4839004/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.