Murillo, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +17.0% |
| 2008 | +50.2% |
| 2012 | +50.4% |
| 2016 | +44.1% |
| 2020 | +16.3% |
| 2024 | −8.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.0%Harris935 | 53.9%Trump1,119 | 1.1% | R+8.9 | R+25.1 | R+7.4 | 2,076 | |
| D | 57.7%Biden1,057 | 41.4%Trump759 | 0.9% | D+16.3 | R+27.8 | D+11.8 | 1,833 | |
| D | 70.3%Clinton827 | 26.2%Trump308 | 3.6% | D+44.1 | R+6.3 | D+42.0 | 1,177 | |
| D | 74.6%Obama527 | 24.2%Romney171 | 1.1% | D+50.4 | D+0.2 | D+46.6 | 706 | |
| D | 74.4%Obama486 | 24.2%McCain158 | 1.4% | D+50.2 | D+33.2 | D+43.0 | 653 | |
| D | 58.0%Kerry266 | 41.0%Bush188 | 1.1% | D+17.0 | — | D+19.5 | 459 |
Murillo is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, embedded in one of the most heavily Latino regions of the country, where Spanish-dominant households and cross-border economic ties influence both turnout patterns and candidate outreach strategies.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 50.4 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 8.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 25.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.9 points.
A population of 8,883, a 1% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,609 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Alton and Cameron Park.
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Murillo, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4850092/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.