Gonzales, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −47.6% |
| 2008 | −31.9% |
| 2012 | −37.7% |
| 2016 | −45.9% |
| 2020 | −44.8% |
| 2024 | −50.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.4%Harris640 | 74.8%Trump1,961 | 0.8% | R+50.4 | R+5.6 | R+48.9 | 2,621 | |
| R | 27.3%Biden735 | 72.0%Trump1,942 | 0.7% | R+44.8 | D+1.1 | R+49.2 | 2,697 | |
| R | 25.2%Clinton561 | 71.1%Trump1,581 | 3.6% | R+45.9 | R+8.1 | R+48.0 | 2,223 | |
| R | 30.6%Obama669 | 68.3%Romney1,494 | 1.1% | R+37.7 | R+5.8 | R+41.6 | 2,186 | |
| R | 33.1%Obama724 | 65.1%McCain1,422 | 1.8% | R+31.9 | D+15.7 | R+39.2 | 2,185 | |
| R | 26.2%Kerry561 | 73.8%Bush1,581 | 0.0% | R+47.6 | — | R+45.2 | 2,142 |
Gonzales sits at the heart of a South Texas county that has trended Republican in recent cycles despite a substantial Hispanic population—a demographic shift mirroring broader realignment patterns across the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 50.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.4 points.
A population of 7,200, a 30% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,929 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brownfield and Hillsboro.
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Gonzales, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4830116/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.