Jefferson County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+8.9
2024 Margin
R+7.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
257K
Population
Jefferson County, Texas voted R+8.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 46,596 votes (53.91%). This represented a R+7.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+8.9
2020→2024 SwingR+7.3%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population256,526
Median Age
36.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$57,294(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
37.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
23.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
33.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.0%(38,936) | 53.9%(46,596) | R+8.9 | -7.3 |
| 2020 | 48.6%(46,073) | 50.2%(47,570) | R+1.6 | -1.1 |
| 2016 | 48.4%(42,443) | 48.9%(42,862) | R+0.5 | -2.1 |
| 2012 | 50.3%(44,668) | 48.7%(43,242) | D+1.6 | -0.6 |
| 2008 | 50.8%(44,888) | 48.6%(42,905) | D+2.3 | -0.6 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(47,066) | 48.4%(44,423) | D+2.9 | -3.0 |
| 2000 | 52.3%(45,409) | 46.4%(40,320) | D+5.9 | -9.6 |
| 1996 | 54.3%(45,854) | 38.9%(32,821) | D+15.4 | -4.2 |
| 1992 | 50.7%(48,405) | 31.0%(29,622) | D+19.7 | -2.0 |
| 1988 | 60.7%(55,649) | 39.0%(35,754) | D+21.7 | +12.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7%(39,643) | 51.7%(43,888) | R+5.0 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 47.5%(44,112) | 50.5%(46,928) | R+3.0 | -3.6 |
| 2018 | 50.0%(37,128) | 49.5%(36,731) | D+0.5 | +4.6 |
| 2014 | 47.0%(24,553) | 51.0%(26,687) | R+4.1 | -7.7 |
| 2012 | 51.1%(44,463) | 47.5%(41,337) | D+3.6 | +0.1 |
| 2008 | 51.1%(43,820) | 47.6%(40,800) | D+3.5 | +9.7 |
| 2006 | 46.4%(21,098) | 52.5%(23,901) | R+6.2 | -20.8 |
| 2002 | 56.7%(31,272) | 42.1%(23,217) | D+14.6 | +14.7 |
| 2000 | 49.3%(42,103) | 49.4%(42,217) | R+0.1 | -6.3 |
| 1996 | 52.5%(43,823) | 46.3%(38,640) | D+6.2 | +3.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.6%(26,617) | 56.0%(34,952) | R+13.3 | -7.3 |
| 2018 | 46.5%(34,516) | 52.5%(38,999) | R+6.0 | -4.0 |
| 2014 | 48.5%(25,799) | 50.5%(26,876) | R+2.0 | +0.3 |
| 2010 | 48.1%(26,437) | 50.5%(27,710) | R+2.3 | -5.3 |
| 2006 | 39.6%(18,519) | 36.6%(17,110) | D+3.0 | -9.2 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(30,751) | 43.3%(23,991) | D+12.2 | +15.2 |
| 1998 | 48.3%(29,767) | 51.3%(31,648) | R+3.0 | -14.2 |
| 1994 | 55.2%(36,346) | 44.0%(28,979) | D+11.2 | -17.8 |
| 1990 | 63.0%(40,288) | 34.0%(21,718) | D+29.0 | +7.9 |
| 1986 | 59.5%(34,847) | 38.5%(22,500) | D+21.1 | -15.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(48.5%) | Bernie Sanders(19.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(76.9%) | Bernie Sanders(20.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(48.4%) | Donald Trump(31.6%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(85.0%) | Other(15.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(57.9%) | Hillary Clinton(40.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee