Election Results and Trends in Gilbert, AZ
In the last Presidential election, Gilbert, AZ voted predominantly Democrat, with 50.3% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 48.1% of voters in Gilbert voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.5%. Based on these voting patterns, Gilbert is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 78th 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, Gilbert ranks 240th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Gilbert, located in Maricopa County, has traditionally leaned conservative. Residents voted predominantly for Republican candidates: Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump in 2016. However, in the 2020 election, Joe Biden narrowed the margin, reflecting a shifting political landscape in the county, although Trump still carried Gilbert.
Local Elections
Local elections in Gilbert have also predominantly favored conservative candidates. Town Council and mayoral races have often seen success by those identifying with or supporting the Republican Party. Policies focusing on fiscal conservatism and business-friendly approaches have generally been well-received.
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