Schertz, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −48.5% |
| 2008 | −30.1% |
| 2012 | −31.3% |
| 2016 | −23.7% |
| 2020 | −11.7% |
| 2024 | −13.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.4%Harris8,901 | 56.2%Trump11,819 | 1.4% | R+13.9 | R+2.1 | R+12.4 | 21,012 | |
| R | 43.5%Biden8,838 | 55.2%Trump11,223 | 1.3% | R+11.7 | D+11.9 | R+16.2 | 20,317 | |
| R | 35.1%Clinton5,437 | 58.8%Trump9,098 | 6.1% | R+23.7 | D+7.6 | R+25.7 | 15,474 | |
| R | 33.6%Obama4,578 | 64.9%Romney8,845 | 1.5% | R+31.3 | R+1.2 | R+35.2 | 13,633 | |
| R | 34.7%Obama4,141 | 64.8%McCain7,725 | 0.5% | R+30.1 | D+18.5 | R+37.3 | 11,923 | |
| R | 25.3%Kerry2,423 | 73.8%Bush7,071 | 0.9% | R+48.5 | — | R+46.1 | 9,576 |
Schertz sits adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base and has absorbed rapid suburban expansion along the I-35 corridor, producing a voter base with an unusually high share of active-duty and veteran households compared with similarly sized Texas cities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 48.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.9 points.
A population of 44,050, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $99,948 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cibolo and Orcutt.
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Schertz, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4866128/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.