Gaines County, Texas
AkashicGaines County, TXTrumpR+82.6
2024 precinct map of Gaines CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gaines County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 91.0% | 5,840 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 8.4% | 538 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 22 |
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7 precincts · 6,416 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 8.4%Harris538 | 91.0%Trump5,840 | 0.3%Oliver22 | 6,416 | ||
| R | 9.6%Biden576 | 89.3%Trump5,355 | 0.9%Jorgensen54 | 5,996 | ||
| R | 12.9%Clinton597 | 84.6%Trump3,907 | 1.8%Johnson85 | 4,620 | ||
| R | 13.2%Obama535 | 85.7%Romney3,484 | 0.7%Gray30 | 4,066 | ||
| R | 16.0%Obama650 | 83.2%McCain3,385 | 0.8%Barr32 | 4,067 | ||
| R | 14.6%Kerry608 | 85.0%Bush3,540 | 0.4%Badnarik16 | 4,164 | ||
| R | 20.9%Gore723 | 77.8%Bush2,691 | 0.7%Nader23 | 3,459 | ||
| R | 31.7%Clinton1,012 | 56.7%Dole1,812 | 11.1%Perot353 | 3,194 | ||
| R | 27.8%Clinton1,095 | 54.4%Bush2,138 | 17.7%Perot696 | 3,933 | ||
| R | 36.3%Dukakis1,310 | 62.8%Bush2,265 | 0.9%Paul31 | 3,606 | ||
| R | 22.6%Mondale797 | 76.8%Reagan2,714 | 0.6%Larouche22 | 3,533 | ||
| R | 32.3%Carter1,182 | 65.4%Reagan2,390 | 2.3%Anderson84 | 3,656 | ||
| D | 53.0%Carter1,880 | 46.4%Ford1,643 | 0.6%McCarthy21 | 3,544 | ||
| R | 25.5%McGovern669 | 73.3%Nixon1,923 | 1.3%Schmitz33 | 2,625 | ||
| R | 30.8%Humphrey1,087 | 39.7%Nixon1,401 | 29.5%Wallace1,043 | 3,531 | ||
| D | 63.9%Johnson2,045 | 36.0%Goldwater1,153 | 0.1%Hass3 | 3,201 | ||
| R | 49.3%Kennedy1,498 | 50.0%Nixon1,520 | 0.8%Byrd23 | 3,041 | ||
| D | 54.9%Stevenson1,527 | 44.8%Eisenhower1,244 | 0.3%Andrews8 | 2,779 | ||
| D | 53.0%Stevenson1,540 | 46.5%Eisenhower1,350 | 0.5%Hallinan15 | 2,905 | ||
| D | 81.7%Truman1,465 | 11.5%Dewey207 | 6.8%Thurmond122 | 1,794 | ||
| D | 79.7%Roosevelt1,173 | 11.8%Dewey173 | 8.5%Thomas125 | 1,471 | ||
| D | 88.3%Roosevelt1,509 | 11.5%Willkie197 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,709 | ||
| D | 93.7%Roosevelt680 | 5.8%Landon42 | 0.6%Lemke4 | 726 | ||
| D | 90.7%Roosevelt510 | 7.8%Hoover44 | 1.4%Thomas8 | 562 | ||
| R | 31.0%Smith140 | 69.0%Hoover312 | 0.0% | 452 | ||
| D | 77.6%Davis342 | 8.4%Coolidge37 | 14.1%La Follette62 | 441 | ||
| D | 93.7%Cox134 | 6.3%Harding9 | 0.0% | 143 | ||
| D | 95.2%Wilson80 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 4.8%Benson4 | 84 | ||
| D | 91.9%Wilson68 | 0.0%Taft0 | 8.1%Roosevelt6 | 74 | ||
| D | 89.4%Bryan93 | 6.7%Taft7 | 3.8% | 104 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +82.7% |
| 1912 | +91.9% |
| 1916 | +95.2% |
| 1920 | +87.4% |
| 1924 | +69.2% |
| 1928 | −38.1% |
| 1932 | +82.9% |
| 1936 | +87.9% |
| 1940 | +76.8% |
| 1944 | +68.0% |
| 1948 | +70.1% |
| 1952 | +6.5% |
| 1956 | +10.2% |
| 1960 | −0.7% |
| 1964 | +27.9% |
| 1968 | −8.9% |
| 1972 | −47.8% |
| 1976 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | −33.0% |
| 1984 | −54.3% |
| 1988 | −26.5% |
| 1992 | −26.5% |
| 1996 | −25.0% |
| 2000 | −56.9% |
| 2004 | −70.4% |
| 2008 | −67.2% |
| 2012 | −72.5% |
| 2016 | −71.6% |
| 2020 | −79.7% |
| 2024 | −82.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,617 |
| 2018 | 8,926 |
| 2020 | 9,701 |
| 2022 | 9,897 |
| 2024 | 10,467 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Gaines County, anchored by the small city of Seminole in the South Plains, recorded an R+82.6 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps of any Texas county — reflecting the oil-patch and agricultural economy that shapes its overwhelmingly Republican electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 95.2 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 82.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 82.6 points.
A population of 22,232, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,132 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Alfalfa County and Martin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gaines County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gaines County, Texas voted Republican by 82.6 points (R+82.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,416 votes cast, 538 went Democratic and 5,840 went Republican.
When did Gaines County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gaines County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Gaines County, Texas?
Gaines County, Texas has a population of 22,232 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gaines County, Texas?
Median household income in Gaines County, Texas is $74,132 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Gaines County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gaines County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.