Wheeler County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Wheeler County, TX (Texas) voted R+84.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,093 votes (92.04%) to 169 (7.43%) for Harris.
This represents a D+0.6% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Wheeler County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wheeler County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 4,862.
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 | 7.4%(169) | 92.0%(2,093) | R+84.6 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 7.2%(168) | 92.4%(2,159) | R+85.2 | R+3.1 |
| 2016 | 8.4%(194) | 90.5%(2,087) | R+82.1 | R+4.7 |
| 2012 | 10.9%(232) | 88.3%(1,878) | R+77.3 | R+5.9 |
| 2008 | 14.0%(314) | 85.4%(1,918) | R+71.4 | R+7.1 |
| 2004 | 17.5%(420) | 81.9%(1,960) | R+64.3 | R+13.8 |
| 2000 | 24.2%(579) | 74.8%(1,787) | R+50.6 | R+24.1 |
| 1996 | 32.8%(750) | 59.2%(1,355) | R+26.4 | R+7.6 |
| 1992 | 33.9%(938) | 52.7%(1,458) | R+18.8 | D+4.1 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(1,067) | 61.3%(1,703) | R+22.9 | D+24.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wheeler County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.5%(192) | 91.5%(2,061) | R+83.0 | D+1.0 |
| 2020 | 7.2%(165) | 91.1%(2,079) | R+83.9 | D+1.9 |
| 2018 | 6.9%(125) | 92.8%(1,679) | R+85.9 | R+3.3 |
| 2014 | 7.5%(97) | 90.1%(1,168) | R+82.6 | R+10.2 |
| 2012 | 13.0%(266) | 85.4%(1,744) | R+72.4 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 15.2%(327) | 83.4%(1,800) | R+68.3 | R+8.1 |
| 2006 | 18.6%(235) | 78.8%(996) | R+60.2 | R+17.6 |
| 2002 | 28.3%(437) | 70.9%(1,094) | R+42.6 | D+15.3 |
| 2000 | 20.8%(480) | 78.7%(1,817) | R+57.9 | R+17.9 |
| 1996 | 29.4%(661) | 69.3%(1,560) | R+40.0 | D+5.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.1%(103) | 93.1%(1,569) | R+87.0 | R+1.5 |
| 2018 | 6.9%(126) | 92.4%(1,682) | R+85.4 | R+4.9 |
| 2014 | 9.1%(120) | 89.6%(1,185) | R+80.6 | R+25.3 |
| 2010 | 20.8%(321) | 76.1%(1,172) | R+55.2 | R+18.9 |
| 2006 | 14.8%(194) | 51.1%(671) | R+36.4 | D+8.1 |
| 2002 | 27.1%(425) | 71.6%(1,122) | R+44.5 | D+16.4 |
| 1998 | 19.5%(344) | 80.3%(1,420) | R+60.9 | R+38.5 |
| 1994 | 38.5%(821) | 60.8%(1,298) | R+22.4 | R+8.5 |
| 1990 | 40.0%(884) | 53.8%(1,191) | R+13.9 | D+22.9 |
| 1986 | 31.1%(727) | 67.9%(1,585) | R+36.7 | R+46.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab