Key Takeaways — Texas
- Trump won Texas by +14.2 in 2024 (56.9% vs 42.7%) — rated Safe R, though fast-growing Austin/Dallas/Houston suburbs are watched for long-term Democratic competitiveness
- Ted Cruz survived a surprisingly close 2018 race (+2.6 over Beto O'Rourke) before winning more comfortably in 2024 (+12.4) — the scare reshaped how Democrats view Texas's potential
- Texas has the second-most Electoral College votes (40) and is the largest reliably Republican state — if it becomes competitive, the GOP electoral map faces structural problems
- The Hispanic population (~40% of Texas) is increasingly split, with Republican gains in the Rio Grande Valley in 2020-2024 complicating Democratic assumptions about demographic destiny
2024 Presidential
Trump +14.2
56.9% – 42.7%
Electoral Votes
40
Safe R
Senate
John Cornyn
Not up 2026 — Safe R
Governor
Greg Abbott (R)
Austin
2024 Presidential Election — Texas
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +14.2. Margin: 14.2 pts.
Key Facts — Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Texas vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Texas voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 56.9% versus Harris's 42.7%. The state has 40 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Texas?
Texas's two US senators are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Texas's political lean?
Texas is rated "Lean R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Austin, and Texas carries 40 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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