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County record · fips 48287 · Texas

LeeTX

Republican ×9 since 1992reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+60.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/38
50% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+0.3
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
1916-86.2 ptsRepublicans
1940-71.3 ptsRepublicans
1896-60.9 ptsRepublicans
1920+56.6 ptsDemocrats
1976+52.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,971
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$76,371
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Bastrop, TX · Burleson, TX · Fayette, TX · Milam, TX · Washington, TX · Williamson, TX