Election Results and Trends in Plano, TX
In the last Presidential election, Plano, TX voted predominantly Republican, with 52.2% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 46.2% of voters in Plano voted for Biden, and other parties voting 1.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Plano is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 55th 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, Plano ranks 275th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Plano has predominantly favored Republican candidates in Presidential elections. The city voted for Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016. However, in 2020, Plano's vote shifted towards Joe Biden. This represents a notable deviation from the city's longstanding conservative tradition and reflects a broader trend of suburban areas in Texas becoming more competitive.
Local Elections
Local elections in Plano have typically leaned conservative. Republican mayors and City Council members have often held office, promoting fiscally conservative policies. However, city elections are officially nonpartisan, and in recent years, there has been an increased focus on local issues rather than party alignment, slightly blurring the traditional conservative stance.
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