Terrell, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | −3.0% |
| 2016 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | −0.4% |
| 2024 | −8.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.3%Harris2,380 | 53.3%Trump2,804 | 1.4% | R+8.1 | R+7.7 | R+6.6 | 5,257 | |
| R | 49.3%Biden2,629 | 49.7%Trump2,650 | 1.0% | R+0.4 | D+3.1 | R+4.8 | 5,330 | |
| R | 46.9%Clinton2,154 | 50.3%Trump2,313 | 2.8% | R+3.5 | R+0.5 | R+5.6 | 4,595 | |
| R | 48.0%Obama2,213 | 51.0%Romney2,351 | 1.0% | R+3.0 | R+13.7 | R+6.8 | 4,611 | |
| D | 54.9%Obama2,735 | 44.2%McCain2,200 | 0.9% | D+10.7 | D+9.1 | D+3.5 | 4,978 | |
| D | 50.7%Kerry2,431 | 49.1%Bush2,354 | 0.2% | D+1.6 | — | D+4.1 | 4,796 |
Terrell sits roughly 30 miles east of Dallas along I-20, placing it squarely in the exurban growth belt where suburban sprawl and rural tradition produce competitive registration trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 10.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 8.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.1 points.
A population of 20,366, a 37% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,842 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of South Sioux City and Barstow.
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Terrell, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4872284/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.