Election Results and Trends in Richardson, TX
In the last Presidential election, Richardson, TX voted predominantly Democrat, with 58.8% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 39.7% of voters in Richardson voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.5%. Based on these voting patterns, Richardson is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 137th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Richardson ranks 193rd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Richardson, Texas, has primarily followed the broader trend of the state, leaning conservative in Presidential elections over the last 25 years. It supported Republican candidates Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), Donald Trump in 2016, and again in 2020. However, the margins have narrowed, reflecting the shifting demographics and slight increase in liberal support in suburban areas like Richardson.
Local Elections
Local/City level elections in Richardson have generally favored conservative candidates, reflecting the city's traditionally Republican-leaning. The local government has maintained conservative values, focusing on fiscal responsibility and business-friendly policies. However, similar to the presidential elections, there has been a gradual shift, with more competitive races and a slight increase in liberal representation.