County record · fips 48165 · Texas
GainesTX
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections
The Long Record
30 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+83.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/30
63% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+0.7
this countyTexasnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +122.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -118.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -68.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +55.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -40.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
22,232
College (BA+)
12%
Median income
$74,132
2024 dollars
Non-white
44%
Rural
67%
Age 65+
10%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Lea, NM · Andrews, TX · Dawson, TX · Martin, TX · Terry, TX · Yoakum, TX