Galena Park, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +17.9% |
| 2008 | +25.2% |
| 2012 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | +46.9% |
| 2020 | +22.1% |
| 2024 | +2.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 50.6%Harris1,087 | 48.6%Trump1,044 | 0.8% | D+2.0 | R+20.1 | D+3.5 | 2,149 | |
| D | 60.7%Biden1,614 | 38.6%Trump1,026 | 0.7% | D+22.1 | R+24.7 | D+17.7 | 2,658 | |
| D | 72.0%Clinton1,613 | 25.1%Trump563 | 2.9% | D+46.9 | D+39.7 | D+44.8 | 2,241 | |
| D | 52.9%Obama2,104 | 45.8%Romney1,820 | 1.3% | D+7.1 | R+18.1 | D+3.3 | 3,976 | |
| D | 62.4%Obama1,296 | 37.2%McCain772 | 0.5% | D+25.2 | D+7.3 | D+17.9 | 2,078 | |
| D | 58.6%Kerry1,302 | 40.7%Bush904 | 0.7% | D+17.9 | — | D+20.4 | 2,221 |
Galena Park sits along the Houston Ship Channel in Harris County, with a population that is roughly 90% Hispanic and a dense concentration of petrochemical and freight infrastructure shaping both its economy and its reliably Democratic voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 46.9 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 20.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.0 points.
A population of 10,487, a 4% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,220 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Aldine and Cloverleaf.
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Galena Park, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4827996/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.