HarrisDemocratic47.9%294TrumpRepublican50.0%307OtherAll other candidates2.1%13
R+2.1- Lead
- 13
- Total
- 614
- vs nation
- R+0.6
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic62.2%407TrumpRepublican36.5%239OtherAll other candidates1.2%8
D+25.7- Lead
- 168
- Total
- 654
- vs nation
- D+21.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic78.2%419TrumpRepublican17.4%93OtherAll other candidates4.5%24
D+60.8- Lead
- 326
- Total
- 536
- vs nation
- D+58.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic82.9%600RomneyRepublican16.0%116OtherAll other candidates1.1%8
D+66.9- Lead
- 484
- Total
- 724
- vs nation
- D+63.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic83.1%727McCainRepublican16.3%143OtherAll other candidates0.6%5
D+66.7- Lead
- 584
- Total
- 875
- vs nation
- D+59.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic61.9%358BushRepublican38.1%220OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+23.9- Lead
- 138
- Total
- 578
- vs nation
- D+26.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+2.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,2672024 5-year
- Median household income
- $40,9382024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 99.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+66.9 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+2.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +23.9% |
| 2008 | +66.7% |
| 2012 | +66.9% |
| 2016 | +60.8% |
| 2020 | +25.7% |
| 2024 | −2.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.9%Harris294 | 50.0%Trump307 | 2.1% | R+2.1 | R+27.8 | R+0.6 | 614 | |
| D | 62.2%Biden407 | 36.5%Trump239 | 1.2% | D+25.7 | R+35.1 | D+21.2 | 654 | |
| D | 78.2%Clinton419 | 17.4%Trump93 | 4.5% | D+60.8 | R+6.0 | D+58.7 | 536 | |
| D | 82.9%Obama600 | 16.0%Romney116 | 1.1% | D+66.9 | D+0.1 | D+63.0 | 724 | |
| D | 83.1%Obama727 | 16.3%McCain143 | 0.6% | D+66.7 | D+42.9 | D+59.5 | 875 | |
| D | 61.9%Kerry358 | 38.1%Bush220 | 0.0% | D+23.9 | — | D+26.3 | 578 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 55.6%332 | 44.4%265 | 597 |
| 2020 | D | 66.5%389 | 33.5%196 | 585 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 53.3%309 | 43.3%251 | 580 |
| 2020 | D | 64.4%363 | 35.6%201 | 564 |
Scissors sits in Hidalgo County, one of the most reliably Democratic counties in Texas, where Hispanic residents make up the overwhelming majority and turnout patterns closely track Spanish-language outreach efforts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.9 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 2.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 27.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.1 points.
A population of 4,267, a 0% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $40,938 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Scissors, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Scissors, Texas voted Republican by 2.1 points (R+2.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 614 votes cast, 294 went Democratic and 307 went Republican.
When did Scissors, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Scissors, Texas voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Scissors, Texas?
Scissors, Texas has a population of 4,267 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Scissors, Texas?
Median household income in Scissors, Texas is $40,938 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Scissors, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Scissors, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.