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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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+122.2 ptsDemocrats
1928-118.5 ptsRepublicans
1952-68.7 ptsRepublicans
1976+55.1 ptsDemocrats
1968-40.5 ptsRepublicans

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