Tyler, TX Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Tyler, TX

In the last Presidential election, Tyler, TX voted predominantly Republican, with 69.0% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 29.6% of voters in Tyler voted for Biden, and other parties voting 1.4%. Based on these voting patterns, Tyler is considered a very conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 8th 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, Tyler ranks 324th 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 Tyler, TX are: R R R R R R

Tyler, Texas, situated in Smith County, has maintained a strong conservative trend in presidential elections over the last 25 years. The city has consistently supported Republican candidates, including Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. The Republican majorities in the county were often substantial, reflecting the city's alignment with conservative principles and values. (2) City-Level Elections Trend in Tyler in the Last 25 Years:

Local Elections

Tyler's city-level elections have continued the trend of conservative dominance, reflecting the broader political landscape in Texas. Many of the elected officials, including mayors and City Council members, have embraced conservative stances on fiscal responsibility, law and order, and traditional values. While city elections are nonpartisan, the ideological leanings of candidates and the voters' preferences are noticeably conservative, mirroring the strong Republican influence in Smith County.