Sugar Land, TX Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Sugar Land, TX

In the last Presidential election, Sugar Land, TX voted predominantly Democrat, with 54.7% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 44.1% of voters in Sugar Land voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.2%. Based on these voting patterns, Sugar Land is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 143rd 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, Sugar Land ranks 175th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Sugar Land, TX are: R R R R D D

Sugar Land, Texas, has predominantly supported Republican candidates in the last 25 years in Presidential elections. This includes voting for Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), Donald Trump in 2016, and again Trump in 2020. While neighboring areas have seen some increases in Democrat support, Sugar Land has remained largely conservative, reflecting the political alignment of the broader region of Texas. (2) City-Level Elections Trend in Sugar Land in the Last 25 Years:

Local Elections

At the local/city level, Sugar Land has maintained a similar conservative trend over the last 25 years. Local elections are typically nonpartisan, but the values and policies of candidates usually align with conservative principles. Focus on fiscal responsibility, business growth, and traditional values has been consistent. The City Council and mayoral races have often been occupied by individuals or those associated with conservative ideologies, even though the elections are officially nonpartisan.