<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPolitics, especially in Dallas, is a very taboo subject. With Texas consistently being a conservative state, you would assume that Dallas, being the 3rd largest city, would follow suit. However, this has been quite the opposite, with Dallas consistently taking on the role of the rebel of the Lone Star State in regards to politics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dallas is turning into a Liberal City more and more every day. In recent history, Dallas has been a Democratic stronghold, with the city voting blue in the last 3 Presidental Elections. The increase of integration from more liberal states has also contributed to Dallas growing into a liberal city. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are so many other factors that could contribute to a city being more conservative or liberal. Let’s see how these different contributions such as cost of living, demographics, and the state of the nation have contributed to the state of politics in Dallas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demographics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Demographics is a very important factor to take into account when considering what the state of the city’s politics is. When the minority has a strong presence in one city, it can sway the politics there significantly. Take Detroit, Michigan for example, the population is made up of over 70 percent of African-Americans. The city has always had a population mainly made up of African-Americans, so it has been historically on the Democratic side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is the most recent collection of data regarding the demographics of Dallas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White: 62.66%<\/li> Black or African American: 24.28%<\/li> Other race: 6.91%<\/li> Asian: 3.39%<\/li> Two or more races: 2.42%<\/li> Native American: 0.31%<\/li> Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThese numbers might not be as drastic or out there as Detroit’s statistics are, but it supports the facts that Dallas is growing into a liberal city. The population of the minority has actually been growing over the years and Dallas can feel their influence. In fact, regarding the 2020 presidential election, the voters in Dallas almost helped turn Texas blue in a presidential election for the first time since 1976. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The African-American and Hispanic populations have been increasing and make up most of the population in Southern Dallas. The Caucasian population is stronger in Northern Dallas, but they have been influenced by those around them. Especially with most of the population being from the younger generation, this flips the vote as most of the younger generation that can vote goes more towards the left or liberal side. This younger generation also makes up a big part of the population in Dallas, so in turn, the city is starting to turn toward having the Liberal mindset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n