Brenham, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.9% |
| 2008 | −29.1% |
| 2012 | −36.9% |
| 2016 | −32.7% |
| 2020 | −31.5% |
| 2024 | −39.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.9%Harris2,185 | 69.0%Trump5,044 | 1.1% | R+39.1 | R+7.6 | R+37.6 | 7,312 | |
| R | 33.7%Biden2,368 | 65.2%Trump4,585 | 1.1% | R+31.5 | D+1.1 | R+36.0 | 7,027 | |
| R | 31.5%Clinton1,911 | 64.2%Trump3,890 | 4.3% | R+32.7 | D+4.2 | R+34.8 | 6,059 | |
| R | 31.0%Obama1,805 | 67.9%Romney3,951 | 1.1% | R+36.9 | R+7.8 | R+40.7 | 5,820 | |
| R | 35.0%Obama2,045 | 64.1%McCain3,742 | 0.9% | R+29.1 | D+6.8 | R+36.3 | 5,841 | |
| R | 31.8%Kerry1,745 | 67.7%Bush3,713 | 0.5% | R+35.9 | — | R+33.4 | 5,486 |
Brenham anchors Washington County in the Brazos Valley, a region where tight-knit agricultural communities and a historically German-descended population have produced durable Republican margins in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 39.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.1 points.
A population of 18,641, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,112 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stephenville and Sulphur Springs.
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Brenham, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4810156/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.