Giddings, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.7% |
| 2008 | −32.7% |
| 2012 | −44.0% |
| 2016 | −49.6% |
| 2020 | −49.0% |
| 2024 | −55.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22.1%Harris416 | 77.3%Trump1,454 | 0.6% | R+55.2 | R+6.1 | R+53.7 | 1,882 | |
| R | 25.2%Biden461 | 74.3%Trump1,357 | 0.5% | R+49.0 | D+0.6 | R+53.5 | 1,827 | |
| R | 24.2%Clinton365 | 73.8%Trump1,114 | 2.1% | R+49.6 | R+5.6 | R+51.7 | 1,510 | |
| R | 27.2%Obama401 | 71.2%Romney1,050 | 1.6% | R+44.0 | R+11.3 | R+47.9 | 1,474 | |
| R | 33.0%Obama502 | 65.7%McCain1,000 | 1.3% | R+32.7 | D+6.0 | R+40.0 | 1,522 | |
| R | 30.0%Kerry426 | 68.7%Bush975 | 1.3% | R+38.7 | — | R+36.2 | 1,419 |
Giddings sits at the crossroads of U.S. 77 and U.S. 290 in a historically German-Czech settlement belt, giving it a small-city demographic mix that leans heavily conservative in state and federal contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 55.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 55.2 points.
A population of 5,151, a 35% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,913 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Edna and Aransas Pass.
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Giddings, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4829432/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.