Leon County, Texas
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 88.1% | 7,982 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.4% | 1,033 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 34 |
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +43.9% |
| 1908 | +41.1% |
| 1912 | +48.4% |
| 1916 | +43.6% |
| 1920 | +43.5% |
| 1924 | +70.7% |
| 1928 | +22.7% |
| 1932 | +89.1% |
| 1936 | +89.4% |
| 1940 | +80.6% |
| 1944 | +75.3% |
| 1948 | +62.0% |
| 1952 | +18.5% |
| 1956 | +7.7% |
| 1960 | +34.8% |
| 1964 | +57.3% |
| 1968 | +28.5% |
| 1972 | −32.6% |
| 1976 | +28.3% |
| 1980 | +9.1% |
| 1984 | −27.5% |
| 1988 | −9.0% |
| 1992 | −3.1% |
| 1996 | −11.2% |
| 2000 | −39.0% |
| 2004 | −48.1% |
| 2008 | −58.9% |
| 2012 | −68.3% |
| 2016 | −73.7% |
| 2020 | −74.3% |
| 2024 | −76.7% |
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,166 |
| 2018 | 11,155 |
| 2020 | 11,727 |
| 2022 | 11,896 |
| 2024 | 12,654 |
Leon County's R+76.7 presidential margin in 2024 places it among the most heavily Republican counties in Texas, a pattern consistent with its sparse, agricultural character and a population of just over 15,000.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 76.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 76.7 points.
A population of 16,263, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,449 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Van Zandt County and Eastland County.
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Leon County, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/county/48289/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.