Election Results and Trends in Killeen, TX
In the last Presidential election, Killeen, TX voted predominantly Republican, with 53.3% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 44.8% of voters in Killeen voted for Biden, and other parties voting 1.9%. Based on these voting patterns, Killeen is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 47th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Killeen ranks 288th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
The voting trend in Killeen for Presidential elections has shown strong support for the Republican Party: 1996: Dole (R) over Clinton (D) 2000, 2004: Bush (R) over Gore (D) and Kerry (D) 2008, 2012: McCain (R) and Romney (R) over Obama (D) 2016, 2020: Trump (R) over Clinton (D) and Biden (D) The city has consistently leaned conservative, reflecting the broader political alignment of the state of Texas.
Local Elections
At the city level, Killeen's elections often mirror the conservative trend seen in Presidential elections. While local elections can be nonpartisan, many candidates align with conservative principles or openly identify with the Republican Party. The City Council and mayoral races in the past 25 years have generally seen candidates with conservative leanings emerge victorious.