Aledo, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −69.2% |
| 2008 | −61.7% |
| 2012 | −70.7% |
| 2016 | −59.2% |
| 2020 | −54.7% |
| 2024 | −59.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 19.5%Harris502 | 79.2%Trump2,040 | 1.4% | R+59.7 | R+4.9 | R+58.2 | 2,577 | |
| R | 21.8%Biden540 | 76.6%Trump1,895 | 1.6% | R+54.7 | D+4.4 | R+59.2 | 2,475 | |
| R | 17.3%Clinton281 | 76.4%Trump1,244 | 6.3% | R+59.2 | D+11.5 | R+61.2 | 1,628 | |
| R | 14.0%Obama170 | 84.7%Romney1,025 | 1.2% | R+70.7 | R+9.0 | R+74.5 | 1,210 | |
| R | 18.8%Obama226 | 80.5%McCain967 | 0.7% | R+61.7 | D+7.5 | R+69.0 | 1,201 | |
| R | 15.2%Kerry166 | 84.4%Bush922 | 0.5% | R+69.2 | — | R+66.7 | 1,093 |
Aledo has expanded rapidly as suburban sprawl pushes west from the Metroplex, drawing younger families into a community that votes heavily Republican in state and federal contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 70.7 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.7 points.
A population of 5,825, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $163,231 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rendon and Corona de Tucson.
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Aledo, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4801744/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.