Brady, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −51.0% |
| 2008 | −45.3% |
| 2012 | −59.3% |
| 2016 | −61.6% |
| 2020 | −66.6% |
| 2024 | −70.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 14.7%Harris310 | 84.7%Trump1,785 | 0.6% | R+70.0 | R+3.4 | R+68.5 | 2,108 | |
| R | 16.1%Biden334 | 82.7%Trump1,715 | 1.2% | R+66.6 | R+5.1 | R+71.1 | 2,073 | |
| R | 17.9%Clinton338 | 79.5%Trump1,501 | 2.6% | R+61.6 | R+2.3 | R+63.7 | 1,889 | |
| R | 19.7%Obama353 | 79.0%Romney1,413 | 1.2% | R+59.3 | R+14.0 | R+63.1 | 1,788 | |
| R | 25.6%Obama488 | 70.9%McCain1,352 | 3.6% | R+45.3 | D+5.7 | R+52.6 | 1,908 | |
| R | 24.5%Kerry479 | 75.5%Bush1,475 | 0.0% | R+51.0 | — | R+48.5 | 1,954 |
Brady sits almost exactly at Texas's geographic center, a distinction the city actively promotes, and its economy remains rooted in livestock and agriculture — factors that have kept McCulloch County reliably conservative in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 70.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.0 points.
A population of 5,230, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,250 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mineola and Vernon.
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Brady, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4809916/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.