Inyo, California — Presidential Election Results
Inyo, California has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 23.9 pts more Rep. than California overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,713 | 60.3% | 26.4 pts (2,061 votes) | 7,815 | — | 40.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,559 | 59.1% | 19.9 pts (1,538 votes) | 7,718 | +7.7 pts | 30.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,523 | 53.0% | 9.1 pts (780 votes) | 8,533 | +10.9 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,340 | 54.0% | 11.4 pts (918 votes) | 8,036 | -2.4 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,248 | 52.5% | 13.5 pts (1,093 votes) | 8,086 | -2.9 pts | 47.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 4,634 | 48.9% | 0.1 pts (14 votes) | 9,484 | +14.9 pts | 29.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,468 | 49.9% | 3.0 pts (267 votes) | 8,951 | -3.2 pts | 23.9 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17,955 | 43.5% of population |
| 2004 | 18,578 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 18,318 | 46.6% of population |
| 2012 | 18,351 | 43.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,922 | 45.1% of population |
| 2020 | 18,999 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 18,485 | 48.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Inyo shifted 24.9 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Inyo has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and California's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Inyo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Inyo has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Inyo?
Inyo's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (14 votes) out of 9,484 total votes cast.
Has Inyo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Inyo changed which party won the county in: 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Inyo?
The widest margin on record for Inyo was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Inyo relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,951 votes were recorded in Inyo against a total population of 18,485 (48.4% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Inyo a presidential bellwether county?
Inyo has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and California's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).