Lamar County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+60.9
2024 Margin
R+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
50K
Population
Lamar County, Texas voted R+60.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 17,044 votes (80.08%). This represented a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
13.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+60.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population50,088
Median Age
40.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,246(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
71.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
65.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.2%(4,079) | 80.1%(17,044) | R+60.9 | -3.5 |
| 2020 | 20.8%(4,458) | 78.2%(16,760) | R+57.4 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 19.1%(3,583) | 77.8%(14,561) | R+58.7 | -8.4 |
| 2012 | 24.3%(4,181) | 74.6%(12,826) | R+50.3 | -8.3 |
| 2008 | 28.6%(5,243) | 70.5%(12,952) | R+42.0 | -3.5 |
| 2004 | 30.6%(5,338) | 69.0%(12,054) | R+38.4 | -11.1 |
| 2000 | 36.0%(5,553) | 63.4%(9,775) | R+27.4 | -25.0 |
| 1996 | 44.3%(6,075) | 46.6%(6,393) | R+2.3 | -5.7 |
| 1992 | 39.0%(6,328) | 35.6%(5,778) | D+3.4 | +6.4 |
| 1988 | 48.4%(7,553) | 51.4%(8,021) | R+3.0 | +22.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.6%(4,344) | 78.0%(16,454) | R+57.4 | +0.2 |
| 2020 | 20.3%(4,295) | 77.9%(16,476) | R+57.6 | -3.4 |
| 2018 | 22.5%(3,731) | 76.7%(12,711) | R+54.2 | -0.0 |
| 2014 | 21.3%(2,274) | 75.5%(8,062) | R+54.2 | -13.3 |
| 2012 | 28.4%(4,798) | 69.3%(11,726) | R+40.9 | -9.9 |
| 2008 | 33.5%(6,027) | 64.6%(11,612) | R+31.1 | -0.0 |
| 2006 | 33.6%(3,847) | 64.6%(7,404) | R+31.1 | -12.5 |
| 2002 | 40.3%(4,246) | 58.9%(6,205) | R+18.6 | +17.9 |
| 2000 | 31.4%(4,768) | 67.9%(10,303) | R+36.5 | -28.6 |
| 1996 | 45.6%(6,228) | 53.4%(7,298) | R+7.8 | +10.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.3%(2,665) | 81.6%(12,546) | R+64.3 | -4.6 |
| 2018 | 19.5%(3,231) | 79.3%(13,103) | R+59.7 | -14.6 |
| 2014 | 26.3%(2,869) | 71.4%(7,785) | R+45.1 | -19.6 |
| 2010 | 36.0%(4,290) | 61.4%(7,329) | R+25.5 | -15.9 |
| 2006 | 30.3%(3,498) | 39.9%(4,600) | R+9.6 | +14.6 |
| 2002 | 37.2%(3,914) | 61.4%(6,454) | R+24.2 | +9.8 |
| 1998 | 32.8%(3,493) | 66.8%(7,112) | R+34.0 | -30.0 |
| 1994 | 47.7%(5,501) | 51.7%(5,958) | R+4.0 | -16.3 |
| 1990 | 54.8%(5,826) | 42.5%(4,517) | D+12.3 | +16.0 |
| 1986 | 47.7%(4,731) | 51.4%(5,098) | R+3.7 | -43.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(23.7%) | Joe Biden(21.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(69.3%) | Bernie Sanders(29.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(41.8%) | Donald Trump(33.6%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(82.6%) | Other(17.4%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.6%) | Barack Obama(31.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee