Friendswood, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −56.0% |
| 2008 | −52.3% |
| 2012 | −60.1% |
| 2016 | −46.3% |
| 2020 | −39.8% |
| 2024 | −42.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.1%Harris6,267 | 70.2%Trump15,653 | 1.8% | R+42.1 | R+2.3 | R+40.6 | 22,313 | |
| R | 29.5%Biden6,674 | 69.2%Trump15,685 | 1.3% | R+39.8 | D+6.5 | R+44.2 | 22,659 | |
| R | 24.2%Clinton4,452 | 70.5%Trump12,957 | 5.3% | R+46.3 | D+13.8 | R+48.4 | 18,378 | |
| R | 19.3%Obama3,190 | 79.4%Romney13,142 | 1.4% | R+60.1 | R+7.8 | R+64.0 | 16,557 | |
| R | 23.7%Obama3,948 | 76.0%McCain12,651 | 0.3% | R+52.3 | D+3.7 | R+59.6 | 16,642 | |
| R | 21.7%Kerry3,544 | 77.6%Bush12,704 | 0.7% | R+56.0 | — | R+53.5 | 16,363 |
Friendswood sits at the Galveston–Harris county line, drawing white-collar commuters whose high educational attainment and homeownership rates produce some of the region's most reliable general-election participation.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 60.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.1 points.
A population of 41,030, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $126,508 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Midlothian and Evans.
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Friendswood, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4827648/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.