Questions: According to the tables, how did the voting patterns of non-Hispanic White Texans differ from those of racial and ethnic minority voters? Non-Hispanic White Texans leaned more toward Democratic candidates. Non-Hispanic White Texans were nearly evenly divided between political parties. Non-Hispanic White Texans leaned more toward Republican candidates.

The answer is C: Non-Hispanic White Texans leaned more toward Republican candidates.

Explanation for each option:

A. Non-Hispanic White Texans leaned more toward Democratic candidates.
This option is incorrect. Historically, in Texas, non-Hispanic White voters have tended to support Republican candidates more than Democratic ones, especially in recent decades.

B. Non-Hispanic White Texans were nearly evenly divided between political parties.
This option is incorrect. While there may be some division, the trend has generally shown a stronger leaning towards the Republican Party among non-Hispanic White Texans.

C. Non-Hispanic White Texans leaned more toward Republican candidates.
This option is correct. Non-Hispanic White Texans have historically shown a preference for Republican candidates, reflecting broader national trends among White voters in many Southern states.

In summary, the voting patterns of non-Hispanic White Texans have generally favored Republican candidates, distinguishing them from many racial and ethnic minority voters who tend to support Democratic candidates.