Vernon, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −46.0% |
| 2008 | −42.9% |
| 2012 | −47.1% |
| 2016 | −53.3% |
| 2020 | −54.0% |
| 2024 | −57.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.5%Harris715 | 78.4%Trump2,731 | 1.1% | R+57.8 | R+3.8 | R+56.4 | 3,485 | |
| R | 22.6%Biden797 | 76.6%Trump2,705 | 0.8% | R+54.0 | R+0.7 | R+58.5 | 3,532 | |
| R | 21.6%Clinton679 | 74.9%Trump2,356 | 3.6% | R+53.3 | R+6.2 | R+55.4 | 3,147 | |
| R | 25.8%Obama795 | 72.9%Romney2,246 | 1.3% | R+47.1 | R+4.1 | R+50.9 | 3,082 | |
| R | 27.3%Obama975 | 70.2%McCain2,511 | 2.5% | R+42.9 | D+3.1 | R+50.2 | 3,577 | |
| R | 26.8%Kerry1,032 | 72.8%Bush2,805 | 0.5% | R+46.0 | — | R+43.5 | 3,855 |
Vernon sits at the agricultural and administrative core of Wilbarger County, a sparsely populated region where cattle ranching shapes both the economy and the electorate. Countywide margins in statewide races have run heavily in one direction for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 57.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.8 points.
A population of 9,848, a 50% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,114 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Liberty and Mineral Wells.
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Vernon, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4875308/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.