Plano, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −37.5% |
| 2008 | −19.2% |
| 2012 | −23.2% |
| 2016 | −4.7% |
| 2020 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | +3.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 49.7%Harris62,611 | 46.6%Trump58,654 | 3.7% | D+3.1 | R+5.7 | D+4.6 | 125,870 | |
| D | 53.9%Biden72,506 | 45.0%Trump60,571 | 1.1% | D+8.9 | D+13.6 | D+4.4 | 134,623 | |
| R | 44.6%Clinton49,358 | 49.3%Trump54,556 | 6.1% | R+4.7 | D+18.5 | R+6.8 | 110,658 | |
| R | 37.5%Obama37,264 | 60.7%Romney60,329 | 1.7% | R+23.2 | R+4.0 | R+27.1 | 99,315 | |
| R | 40.2%Obama42,549 | 59.5%McCain62,898 | 0.3% | R+19.2 | D+18.3 | R+26.5 | 105,797 | |
| R | 30.9%Kerry30,369 | 68.5%Bush67,240 | 0.6% | R+37.5 | — | R+35.1 | 98,229 |
Plano's shift from reliably red to competitive in presidential races tracks closely with its high share of college-educated residents — over 60% of adults hold a degree, one of the highest rates among U.S. cities its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.9 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 37.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 3.1 points.
A population of 290,594, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $112,253 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Allen and Frisco.
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Plano, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4858016/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.