Palestine, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.0% |
| 2008 | −23.9% |
| 2012 | −31.9% |
| 2016 | −32.4% |
| 2020 | −30.7% |
| 2024 | −35.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.9%Harris1,957 | 67.2%Trump4,115 | 0.9% | R+35.2 | R+4.6 | R+33.7 | 6,128 | |
| R | 34.2%Biden2,193 | 64.9%Trump4,158 | 0.9% | R+30.7 | D+1.7 | R+35.1 | 6,408 | |
| R | 32.5%Clinton1,873 | 64.9%Trump3,739 | 2.7% | R+32.4 | R+0.5 | R+34.5 | 5,765 | |
| R | 33.6%Obama1,991 | 65.5%Romney3,877 | 0.8% | R+31.9 | R+7.9 | R+35.7 | 5,918 | |
| R | 37.4%Obama2,363 | 61.3%McCain3,875 | 1.3% | R+23.9 | D+7.1 | R+31.2 | 6,318 | |
| R | 34.3%Kerry2,167 | 65.3%Bush4,125 | 0.4% | R+31.0 | — | R+28.5 | 6,318 |
Palestine anchors Anderson County's economy as a historic railroad and timber hub, with a population that has trended younger and more Latino over the past two decades, gradually reshaping its voter registration landscape.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.2 points.
A population of 19,136, a 45% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,981 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Susanville and Asheboro.
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Palestine, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4854708/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.