San Leon, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.3% |
| 2008 | −46.3% |
| 2012 | −46.9% |
| 2016 | −48.8% |
| 2020 | −49.5% |
| 2024 | −52.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.3%Harris540 | 76.1%Trump1,764 | 0.6% | R+52.8 | R+3.3 | R+51.4 | 2,317 | |
| R | 24.7%Biden563 | 74.2%Trump1,692 | 1.1% | R+49.5 | R+0.7 | R+54.0 | 2,279 | |
| R | 23.9%Clinton426 | 72.7%Trump1,294 | 3.3% | R+48.8 | R+1.9 | R+50.9 | 1,779 | |
| R | 25.9%Obama398 | 72.8%Romney1,119 | 1.4% | R+46.9 | R+0.6 | R+50.7 | 1,538 | |
| R | 26.1%Obama365 | 72.3%McCain1,013 | 1.6% | R+46.3 | R+11.0 | R+53.5 | 1,401 | |
| R | 32.4%Kerry498 | 67.6%Bush1,041 | 0.0% | R+35.3 | — | R+32.8 | 1,539 |
San Leon sits on a narrow peninsula southeast of Houston, where a working-class waterfront economy and exposure to hurricane risk make infrastructure and flood policy perennial local concerns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 52.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 52.8 points.
A population of 6,458, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,446 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kingsland and Willis.
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San Leon, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4865564/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.