Pearsall, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | +27.3% |
| 2012 | +34.7% |
| 2016 | +29.9% |
| 2020 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | −13.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.1%Harris885 | 56.2%Trump1,154 | 0.8% | R+13.1 | R+20.6 | R+11.6 | 2,055 | |
| D | 53.5%Biden1,277 | 45.9%Trump1,097 | 0.6% | D+7.5 | R+22.4 | D+3.1 | 2,388 | |
| D | 63.9%Clinton1,312 | 34.0%Trump698 | 2.1% | D+29.9 | R+4.8 | D+27.8 | 2,053 | |
| D | 66.9%Obama1,170 | 32.2%Romney563 | 0.9% | D+34.7 | D+7.4 | D+30.9 | 1,748 | |
| D | 62.8%Obama1,190 | 35.4%McCain672 | 1.8% | D+27.3 | D+22.7 | D+20.0 | 1,896 | |
| D | 52.3%Kerry882 | 47.7%Bush804 | 0.0% | D+4.6 | — | D+7.1 | 1,686 |
Pearsall anchors Frio County in deep South Texas, where a population that is over 85% Hispanic has historically supported Democratic candidates by wide margins, though statewide Republican gains among Latino voters have drawn renewed attention to the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.7 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 13.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 20.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.1 points.
A population of 9,045, a 8% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,198 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Doolittle and La Homa.
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Pearsall, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4856384/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.