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County record · fips 48261 · Texas

KenedyTX

Republican ×2 since 2020reported 1924–2024 · 26 elections

The Long Record

26 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+47.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
13/26
50% of its elections
Closest election
2012
R+1.2
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
1952-95.5 ptsRepublicans
1960+87.8 ptsDemocrats
1940-80.7 ptsRepublicans
1948+76.3 ptsDemocrats
1964+56.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
145
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$38,882
2024 dollars
Non-white
91%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
39%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Brooks, TX · Hidalgo, TX · Kleberg, TX · Willacy, TX