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County record · fips 48495 · Texas

WinklerTX

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections

The Long Record

30 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+70.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/30
67% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+1.4
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
1952-70.0 ptsRepublicans
1928-56.0 ptsRepublicans
1932+46.8 ptsDemocrats
1976+46.5 ptsDemocrats
1972-41.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,454
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$86,900
2024 dollars
Non-white
68%
Rural
18%
Age 65+
13%

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 · Ector, TX · Loving, TX · Ward, TX