Potter County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+44.4
2024 Margin
R+5.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
119K
Population
Potter County, Texas voted R+44.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,007 votes (71.63%). This represented a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+44.4
2020→2024 SwingR+5.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population118,525
Median Age
34.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,974(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
42.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
38.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
56.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.2%(8,748) | 71.6%(23,007) | R+44.4 | -5.7 |
| 2020 | 29.8%(9,921) | 68.5%(22,820) | R+38.7 | +2.8 |
| 2016 | 26.6%(7,657) | 68.1%(19,630) | R+41.5 | +3.0 |
| 2012 | 26.9%(7,126) | 71.5%(18,918) | R+44.6 | -5.2 |
| 2008 | 29.8%(8,939) | 69.2%(20,761) | R+39.4 | +8.5 |
| 2004 | 25.8%(7,489) | 73.7%(21,401) | R+47.9 | -7.0 |
| 2000 | 28.5%(7,242) | 69.5%(17,629) | R+40.9 | -19.1 |
| 1996 | 35.3%(9,273) | 57.1%(14,995) | R+21.8 | -7.5 |
| 1992 | 34.3%(9,527) | 48.6%(13,510) | R+14.3 | +11.8 |
| 1988 | 36.6%(9,563) | 62.8%(16,400) | R+26.2 | +15.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.0%(8,933) | 69.4%(22,109) | R+41.3 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(9,168) | 69.1%(22,683) | R+41.2 | -3.6 |
| 2018 | 30.8%(7,521) | 68.3%(16,689) | R+37.5 | +21.7 |
| 2014 | 18.3%(2,497) | 77.5%(10,592) | R+59.3 | -13.9 |
| 2012 | 25.8%(6,724) | 71.2%(18,557) | R+45.4 | -4.0 |
| 2008 | 27.9%(8,197) | 69.2%(20,361) | R+41.3 | +1.3 |
| 2006 | 27.4%(4,600) | 70.0%(11,762) | R+42.6 | -12.0 |
| 2002 | 34.1%(6,300) | 64.7%(11,962) | R+30.6 | +15.2 |
| 2000 | 25.9%(6,022) | 71.7%(16,646) | R+45.8 | -13.9 |
| 1996 | 33.4%(8,693) | 65.3%(17,004) | R+31.9 | +12.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.6%(5,361) | 73.8%(16,082) | R+49.2 | -5.6 |
| 2018 | 27.4%(6,674) | 71.0%(17,299) | R+43.6 | +12.1 |
| 2014 | 21.3%(2,925) | 77.0%(10,584) | R+55.7 | -18.7 |
| 2010 | 29.4%(4,716) | 66.4%(10,631) | R+36.9 | -14.2 |
| 2006 | 19.7%(3,395) | 42.4%(7,326) | R+22.8 | +4.8 |
| 2002 | 34.8%(6,537) | 62.4%(11,701) | R+27.5 | +24.0 |
| 1998 | 23.9%(3,988) | 75.5%(12,590) | R+51.6 | -39.5 |
| 1994 | 43.5%(9,011) | 55.6%(11,506) | R+12.1 | -9.0 |
| 1990 | 45.9%(9,233) | 49.0%(9,855) | R+3.1 | +26.3 |
| 1986 | 34.2%(6,168) | 63.6%(11,475) | R+29.4 | -28.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(34.6%) | Bernie Sanders(30.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.5%) | Bernie Sanders(41.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(48.1%) | Donald Trump(24.6%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(82.9%) | Other(17.1%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.4%) | Barack Obama(41.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee