Wells Branch, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +10.8% |
| 2008 | +34.0% |
| 2012 | +31.2% |
| 2016 | +41.0% |
| 2020 | +50.9% |
| 2024 | +44.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 70.8%Harris3,214 | 26.3%Trump1,193 | 2.9% | D+44.5 | R+6.3 | D+46.0 | 4,538 | |
| D | 74.8%Biden4,000 | 23.9%Trump1,279 | 1.3% | D+50.9 | D+9.8 | D+46.4 | 5,351 | |
| D | 66.2%Clinton2,946 | 25.2%Trump1,120 | 8.6% | D+41.0 | D+9.8 | D+39.0 | 4,449 | |
| D | 63.8%Obama2,469 | 32.6%Romney1,260 | 3.6% | D+31.2 | R+2.7 | D+27.4 | 3,870 | |
| D | 66.8%Obama2,716 | 32.8%McCain1,335 | 0.3% | D+34.0 | D+23.1 | D+26.7 | 4,065 | |
| D | 54.6%Kerry2,307 | 43.8%Bush1,850 | 1.5% | D+10.8 | — | D+13.3 | 4,222 |
Wells Branch sits on Travis County's northern fringe, where rapid apartment growth and proximity to major tech campuses have shifted a once reliably Republican precinct toward competitive margins over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 50.9 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.5 points.
A population of 13,523, a 40% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,656 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Groveton and Fairview.
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Wells Branch, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4877196/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.