Sherman, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −28.2% |
| 2008 | −19.7% |
| 2012 | −30.1% |
| 2016 | −31.6% |
| 2020 | −27.1% |
| 2024 | −32.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.2%Harris5,266 | 65.7%Trump10,415 | 1.1% | R+32.5 | R+5.4 | R+31.0 | 15,856 | |
| R | 35.9%Biden5,587 | 62.9%Trump9,803 | 1.2% | R+27.1 | D+4.5 | R+31.5 | 15,579 | |
| R | 31.7%Clinton4,105 | 63.3%Trump8,195 | 5.0% | R+31.6 | R+1.5 | R+33.7 | 12,949 | |
| R | 34.2%Obama3,946 | 64.3%Romney7,422 | 1.6% | R+30.1 | R+10.4 | R+34.0 | 11,548 | |
| R | 39.7%Obama5,052 | 59.4%McCain7,556 | 0.9% | R+19.7 | D+8.5 | R+26.9 | 12,726 | |
| R | 35.8%Kerry4,541 | 64.0%Bush8,112 | 0.2% | R+28.2 | — | R+25.7 | 12,683 |
Sherman has drawn significant semiconductor and manufacturing investment in recent years, accelerating population growth along the U.S. 75 corridor between Dallas and the Oklahoma border — a shift that is beginning to reshape its voter registration landscape.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 32.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 32.5 points.
A population of 46,397, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,859 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Greenville and Wichita Falls.
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Sherman, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4867496/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.