Mexia, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.0% |
| 2008 | −3.4% |
| 2012 | −7.5% |
| 2016 | −13.8% |
| 2020 | −9.5% |
| 2024 | −23.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.8%Harris678 | 60.9%Trump1,092 | 1.3% | R+23.1 | R+13.6 | R+21.6 | 1,794 | |
| R | 44.7%Biden890 | 54.2%Trump1,079 | 1.1% | R+9.5 | D+4.3 | R+13.9 | 1,990 | |
| R | 41.5%Clinton700 | 55.3%Trump932 | 3.1% | R+13.8 | R+6.3 | R+15.9 | 1,685 | |
| R | 45.8%Obama857 | 53.3%Romney997 | 0.9% | R+7.5 | R+4.1 | R+11.3 | 1,871 | |
| R | 47.7%Obama942 | 51.1%McCain1,009 | 1.3% | R+3.4 | D+6.7 | R+10.7 | 1,976 | |
| R | 44.5%Kerry921 | 54.5%Bush1,129 | 1.0% | R+10.0 | — | R+7.6 | 2,071 |
Mexia's electorate is roughly split between a sizable Black population and a white majority, producing competitive local races even as countywide results lean reliably in one direction by double-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 23.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 23.1 points.
A population of 6,859, a 32% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,222 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cleveland and Wharton.
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Mexia, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4847916/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.