Jim Wells County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+15.5
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2020
Voting Streak
Classification
39K
Population
Jim Wells County, Texas voted R+15.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,636 votes (57.55%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.4
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.6/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+15.5
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 2020
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population38,891
Median Age
35.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$46,626(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
18.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
79.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
67.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0%(5,577) | 57.5%(7,636) | R+15.5 | -5.8 |
| 2020 | 44.7%(6,119) | 54.5%(7,453) | R+9.8 | -20.0 |
| 2016 | 54.1%(6,694) | 43.8%(5,420) | D+10.3 | -6.7 |
| 2012 | 58.1%(6,492) | 41.2%(4,598) | D+17.0 | +0.9 |
| 2008 | 57.8%(6,706) | 41.7%(4,841) | D+16.1 | +8.1 |
| 2004 | 53.8%(6,824) | 45.8%(5,817) | D+7.9 | -16.4 |
| 2000 | 61.7%(7,418) | 37.4%(4,498) | D+24.3 | -14.8 |
| 1996 | 67.3%(7,116) | 28.3%(2,989) | D+39.0 | +3.2 |
| 1992 | 62.2%(7,812) | 26.4%(3,311) | D+35.8 | +3.5 |
| 1988 | 65.9%(8,495) | 33.6%(4,335) | D+32.3 | +18.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5%(5,895) | 52.3%(6,773) | R+6.8 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 45.4%(6,025) | 52.5%(6,957) | R+7.0 | -15.2 |
| 2018 | 53.9%(5,331) | 45.7%(4,520) | D+8.2 | +3.0 |
| 2014 | 50.5%(2,762) | 45.4%(2,481) | D+5.1 | -7.0 |
| 2012 | 55.1%(5,994) | 43.0%(4,674) | D+12.1 | -12.9 |
| 2008 | 61.4%(6,948) | 36.4%(4,117) | D+25.0 | +6.9 |
| 2006 | 58.4%(4,258) | 40.3%(2,936) | D+18.1 | -26.0 |
| 2002 | 71.5%(6,212) | 27.4%(2,381) | D+44.1 | +29.5 |
| 2000 | 56.5%(6,619) | 42.0%(4,914) | D+14.6 | -18.9 |
| 1996 | 66.3%(6,943) | 32.9%(3,445) | D+33.4 | +11.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.9%(4,375) | 53.0%(5,063) | R+7.2 | -2.4 |
| 2018 | 47.2%(4,616) | 52.0%(5,088) | R+4.8 | -12.3 |
| 2014 | 52.8%(3,016) | 45.3%(2,589) | D+7.5 | -8.4 |
| 2010 | 57.2%(3,674) | 41.4%(2,657) | D+15.8 | -5.2 |
| 2006 | 49.2%(3,705) | 28.2%(2,122) | D+21.0 | -16.7 |
| 2002 | 68.4%(6,149) | 30.7%(2,757) | D+37.7 | +24.2 |
| 1998 | 56.7%(3,887) | 43.1%(2,957) | D+13.6 | -16.7 |
| 1994 | 65.0%(5,436) | 34.7%(2,904) | D+30.3 | -4.3 |
| 1990 | 66.5%(5,464) | 32.0%(2,624) | D+34.6 | +12.8 |
| 1986 | 60.6%(5,203) | 38.9%(3,335) | D+21.8 | -19.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(34.4%) | Bernie Sanders(22.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.7%) | Bernie Sanders(21.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(41.6%) | Donald Trump(35.4%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(80.0%) | Other(20.1%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.0%) | Barack Obama(25.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee