Texarkana, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.0% |
| 2008 | −18.7% |
| 2012 | −18.9% |
| 2016 | −22.8% |
| 2020 | −15.6% |
| 2024 | −21.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.5%Harris4,560 | 60.3%Trump7,141 | 1.2% | R+21.8 | R+6.2 | R+20.3 | 11,845 | |
| R | 41.8%Biden5,482 | 57.4%Trump7,524 | 0.8% | R+15.6 | D+7.2 | R+20.0 | 13,113 | |
| R | 37.3%Clinton4,492 | 60.0%Trump7,235 | 2.7% | R+22.8 | R+3.9 | R+24.9 | 12,051 | |
| R | 40.1%Obama5,163 | 59.0%Romney7,595 | 1.0% | R+18.9 | R+0.2 | R+22.7 | 12,881 | |
| R | 40.2%Obama5,447 | 58.9%McCain7,983 | 0.9% | R+18.7 | R+1.7 | R+26.0 | 13,557 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry5,387 | 58.3%Bush7,614 | 0.5% | R+17.0 | — | R+14.6 | 13,071 |
Texarkana straddles the state line so precisely that the federal courthouse sits in both Texas and Arkansas simultaneously, making voter registration, jurisdiction, and turnout analysis unusually complex for a city of its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 22.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.8 points.
A population of 35,992, a 45% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,573 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Paris and Tifton.
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Texarkana, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4872368/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.