Rusk County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+59.3
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1972
Voting Streak
Classification
52K
Population
Rusk County, Texas voted R+59.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 17,234 votes (79.27%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.3
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.6/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.3
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 1972
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population52,214
Median Age
38.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,661(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
61.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
18.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
15.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
80.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.3%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.9%(4,337) | 79.3%(17,234) | R+59.3 | -3.7 |
| 2020 | 21.6%(4,629) | 77.3%(16,534) | R+55.6 | +0.5 |
| 2016 | 20.6%(3,935) | 76.7%(14,675) | R+56.1 | -5.1 |
| 2012 | 24.0%(4,451) | 75.1%(13,924) | R+51.1 | -4.8 |
| 2008 | 26.6%(4,983) | 72.9%(13,646) | R+46.3 | +0.0 |
| 2004 | 26.7%(4,899) | 73.0%(13,390) | R+46.3 | -5.6 |
| 2000 | 29.1%(4,841) | 69.8%(11,611) | R+40.7 | -25.0 |
| 1996 | 38.5%(5,988) | 54.2%(8,423) | R+15.7 | -2.6 |
| 1992 | 32.5%(5,391) | 45.6%(7,560) | R+13.1 | +14.7 |
| 1988 | 35.9%(5,140) | 63.7%(9,117) | R+27.8 | +13.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.9%(4,488) | 77.5%(16,646) | R+56.6 | -0.3 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(4,455) | 77.3%(16,367) | R+56.3 | -1.0 |
| 2018 | 22.2%(3,609) | 77.4%(12,597) | R+55.2 | +8.8 |
| 2014 | 16.9%(1,759) | 80.9%(8,437) | R+64.0 | -36.6 |
| 2012 | 35.6%(6,526) | 63.1%(11,548) | R+27.4 | +18.8 |
| 2008 | 26.2%(4,752) | 72.5%(13,159) | R+46.3 | -0.1 |
| 2006 | 25.9%(2,980) | 72.1%(8,281) | R+46.2 | -13.3 |
| 2002 | 33.1%(3,605) | 66.0%(7,185) | R+32.9 | +14.5 |
| 2000 | 25.6%(4,149) | 72.9%(11,823) | R+47.3 | -18.0 |
| 1996 | 34.9%(5,333) | 64.2%(9,817) | R+29.3 | +6.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.3%(2,694) | 81.6%(12,751) | R+64.4 | -5.1 |
| 2018 | 19.9%(3,233) | 79.2%(12,864) | R+59.3 | +3.5 |
| 2014 | 18.1%(1,906) | 80.9%(8,517) | R+62.8 | -25.9 |
| 2010 | 30.2%(3,643) | 67.1%(8,087) | R+36.9 | -11.5 |
| 2006 | 21.4%(2,536) | 46.8%(5,555) | R+25.4 | +8.6 |
| 2002 | 32.5%(3,598) | 66.5%(7,371) | R+34.0 | +13.7 |
| 1998 | 25.9%(2,398) | 73.6%(6,816) | R+47.7 | -20.3 |
| 1994 | 36.0%(4,222) | 63.4%(7,434) | R+27.4 | -14.1 |
| 1990 | 41.6%(4,699) | 54.9%(6,197) | R+13.3 | +18.2 |
| 1986 | 33.9%(3,333) | 65.4%(6,431) | R+31.5 | -27.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(55.3%) | Michael Bloomberg(17.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.1%) | Bernie Sanders(19.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(51.1%) | Donald Trump(26.7%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(88.9%) | Other(11.1%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(49.9%) | Barack Obama(47.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee