Cochran County, Texas: Deep Red Country
Texas · Presidential Elections 1924–2024
R+65.7
2024 Margin
R+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
3K
Population
Cochran County, Texas voted R+65.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 735 votes (82.31%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+65.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record26
Demographics
Population2,547
Median Age
37.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
10.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$41,597(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
34.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
59.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
65.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
27.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
44.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.6%(148) | 82.3%(735) | R+65.7 | R+2.5 |
| 2020 | 17.7%(177) | 80.9%(809) | R+63.2 | R+8.9 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(190) | 75.4%(679) | R+54.3 | R+11.4 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(256) | 70.8%(649) | R+42.9 | D+2.0 |
| 2008 | 26.9%(284) | 71.7%(758) | R+44.8 | D+9.8 |
| 2004 | 22.4%(249) | 77.1%(856) | R+54.7 | R+15.1 |
| 2000 | 29.4%(344) | 68.9%(807) | R+39.5 | R+30.1 |
| 1996 | 40.5%(541) | 49.9%(667) | R+9.4 | D+10.8 |
| 1992 | 31.1%(454) | 51.3%(750) | R+20.3 | R+14.1 |
| 1988 | 46.6%(681) | 52.7%(771) | R+6.2 | D+27.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9%(149) | 80.3%(706) | R+63.4 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 18.7%(183) | 78.2%(765) | R+59.5 | R+1.1 |
| 2018 | 20.4%(140) | 78.9%(541) | R+58.5 | D+14.5 |
| 2014 | 11.8%(57) | 84.7%(411) | R+73.0 | R+25.5 |
| 2012 | 25.1%(224) | 72.6%(648) | R+47.5 | D+0.2 |
| 2008 | 25.1%(259) | 72.8%(750) | R+47.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2006 | 24.8%(216) | 72.7%(633) | R+47.9 | R+30.4 |
| 2002 | 40.3%(410) | 57.8%(588) | R+17.5 | D+29.0 |
| 2000 | 25.5%(284) | 72.1%(802) | R+46.5 | R+26.1 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(492) | 59.2%(751) | R+20.4 | D+22.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.4%(95) | 82.1%(506) | R+66.7 | R+3.7 |
| 2018 | 18.0%(122) | 81.0%(550) | R+63.0 | D+9.3 |
| 2014 | 13.1%(65) | 85.5%(423) | R+72.3 | R+32.5 |
| 2010 | 28.1%(160) | 67.9%(387) | R+39.8 | R+19.5 |
| 2006 | 19.4%(174) | 39.7%(356) | R+20.3 | R+6.5 |
| 2002 | 42.0%(461) | 55.7%(612) | R+13.7 | D+38.4 |
| 1998 | 23.8%(265) | 75.9%(846) | R+52.1 | R+35.7 |
| 1994 | 40.8%(464) | 57.3%(651) | R+16.4 | R+10.6 |
| 1990 | 44.9%(468) | 50.8%(529) | R+5.8 | R+0.1 |
| 1986 | 45.7%(613) | 51.5%(690) | R+5.7 | R+15.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.1%) | Bernie Sanders(25.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.0%) | Bernie Sanders(37.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(48.6%) | Donald Trump(21.1%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.9%) | Barack Obama(35.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee