Galveston County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+27.3
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
351K
Population
Galveston County, Texas voted R+27.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 100,295 votes (62.91%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.4
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.3
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population350,682
Median Age
38.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,913(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
54.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
25.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6%(56,732) | 62.9%(100,295) | R+27.3 | -4.8 |
| 2020 | 37.9%(58,842) | 60.5%(93,911) | R+22.6 | +1.9 |
| 2016 | 35.5%(43,658) | 60.0%(73,757) | R+24.5 | +2.4 |
| 2012 | 35.9%(39,511) | 62.7%(69,059) | R+26.8 | -7.4 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(41,805) | 59.3%(62,258) | R+19.5 | -3.1 |
| 2004 | 41.4%(43,919) | 57.8%(61,290) | R+16.4 | -5.2 |
| 2000 | 43.0%(40,020) | 54.2%(50,397) | R+11.2 | -15.2 |
| 1996 | 48.0%(38,458) | 44.0%(35,251) | D+4.0 | -4.1 |
| 1992 | 42.8%(38,623) | 34.7%(31,303) | D+8.1 | +3.1 |
| 1988 | 52.2%(38,633) | 47.1%(34,913) | D+5.0 | +10.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(59,316) | 60.1%(95,114) | R+22.6 | +3.0 |
| 2020 | 35.9%(55,094) | 61.5%(94,317) | R+25.6 | -5.7 |
| 2018 | 39.7%(45,065) | 59.5%(67,641) | R+19.9 | +13.8 |
| 2014 | 31.0%(19,857) | 64.6%(41,407) | R+33.6 | -8.5 |
| 2012 | 36.1%(39,443) | 61.3%(66,912) | R+25.1 | -11.3 |
| 2008 | 42.0%(43,107) | 55.8%(57,291) | R+13.8 | +4.1 |
| 2006 | 39.7%(25,173) | 57.6%(36,551) | R+17.9 | -10.6 |
| 2002 | 45.6%(27,741) | 52.9%(32,193) | R+7.3 | +16.2 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(34,145) | 60.6%(55,754) | R+23.5 | -23.9 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(39,288) | 49.1%(38,991) | D+0.4 | +13.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.3%(40,229) | 62.1%(68,822) | R+25.8 | +3.1 |
| 2018 | 34.7%(39,314) | 63.6%(72,104) | R+28.9 | -2.4 |
| 2014 | 35.8%(23,201) | 62.3%(40,422) | R+26.6 | -10.9 |
| 2010 | 41.1%(31,186) | 56.7%(43,051) | R+15.6 | -13.9 |
| 2006 | 30.5%(19,926) | 32.3%(21,072) | R+1.8 | +9.9 |
| 2002 | 43.0%(26,289) | 54.7%(33,409) | R+11.7 | +13.1 |
| 1998 | 37.3%(20,435) | 62.1%(33,986) | R+24.8 | -28.1 |
| 1994 | 51.3%(32,848) | 48.0%(30,716) | D+3.3 | -12.6 |
| 1990 | 56.3%(29,303) | 40.4%(21,006) | D+15.9 | -3.3 |
| 1986 | 58.9%(27,702) | 39.7%(18,653) | D+19.3 | -11.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(41.5%) | Bernie Sanders(24.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(68.2%) | Bernie Sanders(30.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(44.9%) | Donald Trump(30.7%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(92.2%) | Other(7.8%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.7%) | Barack Obama(46.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee