Marin, California — Presidential Election Results
Marin, California has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.9 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 79,135 | 64.3% | 35.9 pts (44,263 votes) | 123,155 | — | 26.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 99,070 | 73.4% | 47.9 pts (64,692 votes) | 134,919 | +9.7 pts | 38.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 109,320 | 78.0% | 57.7 pts (80,936 votes) | 140,197 | +10.3 pts | 34.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 99,896 | 74.3% | 51.3 pts (69,016 votes) | 134,516 | -6.0 pts | 29.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 108,707 | 78.1% | 62.4 pts (86,936 votes) | 139,273 | +13.9 pts | 34.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 128,288 | 82.3% | 66.5 pts (103,676 votes) | 155,830 | +1.2 pts | 38.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 116,152 | 80.6% | 63.9 pts (92,098 votes) | 144,113 | -2.1 pts | 44.9 pts more Dem. |
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 | 247,520 | 49.8% of population |
| 2004 | 243,769 | 55.3% of population |
| 2008 | 248,398 | 56.4% of population |
| 2012 | 256,061 | 52.5% of population |
| 2016 | 260,562 | 53.5% of population |
| 2020 | 261,341 | 59.6% of population |
| 2024 | 256,400 | 56.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marin shifted 26.9 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
Marin has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and California's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Marin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marin has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marin?
Marin's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 38.8 points (44,263 votes) out of 123,155 total votes cast.
Has Marin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Marin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marin?
The widest margin on record for Marin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 67.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Marin relative to its population?
In 2024, 144,113 votes were recorded in Marin against a total population of 256,400 (56.2% 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 Marin a presidential bellwether county?
Marin has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and California's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).