Runnels County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Runnels County, TX (Texas) voted R+77.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,580 votes (88.26%) to 452 (11.14%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Runnels County is classified as a deep Republican county. Runnels County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 9,874.
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 | 11.1%(452) | 88.3%(3,580) | R+77.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 12.5%(552) | 86.3%(3,807) | R+73.8 | D+0.1 |
| 2016 | 12.0%(453) | 85.9%(3,250) | R+74.0 | R+3.5 |
| 2012 | 14.2%(519) | 84.6%(3,104) | R+70.5 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 18.6%(720) | 80.6%(3,118) | R+62.0 | R+1.6 |
| 2004 | 19.6%(792) | 80.0%(3,239) | R+60.4 | R+9.7 |
| 2000 | 23.9%(969) | 74.6%(3,020) | R+50.7 | R+36.8 |
| 1996 | 37.7%(1,417) | 51.6%(1,941) | R+13.9 | R+8.1 |
| 1992 | 32.3%(1,401) | 38.1%(1,653) | R+5.8 | D+11.0 |
| 1988 | 41.5%(1,720) | 58.3%(2,417) | R+16.8 | D+26.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Runnels County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.0%(525) | 87.0%(3,502) | R+73.9 | D+0.2 |
| 2020 | 11.9%(515) | 86.0%(3,722) | R+74.1 | D+1.9 |
| 2018 | 11.9%(385) | 87.9%(2,842) | R+76.0 | D+3.7 |
| 2014 | 8.8%(198) | 88.5%(2,000) | R+79.7 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 16.0%(577) | 81.6%(2,935) | R+65.6 | R+4.5 |
| 2008 | 18.4%(683) | 79.4%(2,952) | R+61.1 | R+3.4 |
| 2006 | 20.1%(475) | 77.8%(1,839) | R+57.7 | R+21.0 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(879) | 67.9%(1,911) | R+36.7 | D+25.2 |
| 2000 | 18.4%(719) | 80.3%(3,134) | R+61.9 | R+31.1 |
| 1996 | 33.8%(1,249) | 64.6%(2,384) | R+30.7 | D+5.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.6%(277) | 90.4%(2,924) | R+81.8 | R+3.9 |
| 2018 | 10.6%(345) | 88.6%(2,885) | R+78.0 | D+1.1 |
| 2014 | 9.9%(230) | 89.0%(2,057) | R+79.0 | R+24.4 |
| 2010 | 21.4%(569) | 76.0%(2,017) | R+54.6 | R+29.5 |
| 2006 | 16.8%(408) | 41.9%(1,016) | R+25.1 | D+28.5 |
| 2002 | 21.8%(637) | 75.4%(2,200) | R+53.6 | D+3.0 |
| 1998 | 21.5%(637) | 78.0%(2,315) | R+56.6 | R+40.5 |
| 1994 | 41.5%(1,381) | 57.6%(1,914) | R+16.0 | D+5.7 |
| 1990 | 37.6%(1,200) | 59.3%(1,894) | R+21.7 | D+13.4 |
| 1986 | 31.6%(1,018) | 66.8%(2,152) | R+35.2 | R+41.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab