Kent County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Kent County, TX (Texas) voted R+76.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 390 votes (87.64%) to 50 (11.24%) for Harris.
This represents a D+2.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Kent County is classified as a deep Republican county. Kent County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 734.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.2%(50) | 87.6%(390) | R+76.4 | D+2.4 |
| 2020 | 10.2%(47) | 89.0%(411) | R+78.8 | R+9.4 |
| 2016 | 13.6%(59) | 83.0%(360) | R+69.4 | R+2.9 |
| 2012 | 16.3%(66) | 82.7%(335) | R+66.4 | R+12.2 |
| 2008 | 22.1%(99) | 76.3%(342) | R+54.2 | R+7.5 |
| 2004 | 26.4%(138) | 73.2%(382) | R+46.7 | R+16.7 |
| 2000 | 34.5%(185) | 64.5%(346) | R+30.0 | R+44.2 |
| 1996 | 50.5%(260) | 36.3%(187) | D+14.2 | R+1.6 |
| 1992 | 44.4%(271) | 28.7%(175) | D+15.7 | R+2.7 |
| 1988 | 59.0%(398) | 40.6%(274) | D+18.4 | D+31.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Kent County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.9%(58) | 87.1%(390) | R+74.1 | D+0.7 |
| 2020 | 11.9%(53) | 86.7%(386) | R+74.8 | R+2.4 |
| 2018 | 13.1%(44) | 85.5%(288) | R+72.4 | R+3.8 |
| 2014 | 13.9%(42) | 82.5%(250) | R+68.6 | R+15.8 |
| 2012 | 22.3%(85) | 75.1%(287) | R+52.9 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 23.2%(98) | 74.9%(317) | R+51.8 | R+23.6 |
| 2006 | 34.3%(96) | 62.5%(175) | R+28.2 | R+28.0 |
| 2002 | 49.0%(199) | 49.3%(200) | R+0.2 | D+30.0 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(167) | 64.3%(315) | R+30.2 | R+27.8 |
| 1996 | 47.0%(231) | 49.4%(243) | R+2.4 | D+16.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.7%(34) | 89.1%(312) | R+79.4 | R+0.8 |
| 2018 | 10.1%(34) | 88.7%(299) | R+78.6 | R+13.5 |
| 2014 | 15.8%(49) | 81.0%(251) | R+65.2 | R+35.8 |
| 2010 | 33.7%(101) | 63.0%(189) | R+29.3 | R+22.5 |
| 2006 | 29.2%(85) | 36.1%(105) | R+6.9 | D+26.9 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(134) | 65.0%(279) | R+33.8 | D+4.7 |
| 1998 | 30.4%(128) | 68.9%(290) | R+38.5 | R+17.9 |
| 1994 | 39.1%(182) | 59.7%(278) | R+20.6 | R+20.1 |
| 1990 | 45.8%(98) | 46.3%(99) | R+0.5 | D+11.9 |
| 1986 | 42.6%(176) | 55.0%(227) | R+12.3 | R+56.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab