Lancaster, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +46.7% |
| 2008 | +71.7% |
| 2012 | +75.7% |
| 2016 | +75.9% |
| 2020 | +76.7% |
| 2024 | +67.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 83.1%Harris12,353 | 15.5%Trump2,298 | 1.4% | D+67.7 | R+9.1 | D+69.1 | 14,860 | |
| D | 88.1%Biden14,627 | 11.4%Trump1,887 | 0.5% | D+76.7 | D+0.8 | D+72.3 | 16,600 | |
| D | 87.2%Clinton12,018 | 11.2%Trump1,546 | 1.6% | D+75.9 | D+0.3 | D+73.8 | 13,790 | |
| D | 87.1%Obama12,330 | 11.5%Romney1,621 | 1.4% | D+75.7 | D+4.0 | D+71.8 | 14,154 | |
| D | 85.6%Obama11,647 | 13.9%McCain1,897 | 0.4% | D+71.7 | D+25.0 | D+64.4 | 13,601 | |
| D | 72.9%Kerry7,430 | 26.2%Bush2,669 | 0.9% | D+46.7 | — | D+49.2 | 10,191 |
Lancaster sits within Dallas County's southern tier, where suburban expansion and a majority-Black population have driven consistent double-digit Democratic margins in recent cycles. Turnout patterns here track closely with broader county trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.7 points.
A population of 40,820, a 10% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,302 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Calumet City and South Laurel.
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Lancaster, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4841212/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.