Mariposa, California — Presidential Election Results
Mariposa, California has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.5 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 | 4,727 | 58.5% | 23.7 pts (1,911 votes) | 8,074 | — | 37.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,215 | 60.4% | 22.7 pts (1,964 votes) | 8,638 | +2.1 pts | 33.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,298 | 54.9% | 12.4 pts (1,198 votes) | 9,651 | +10.5 pts | 37.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,140 | 57.1% | 18.2 pts (1,642 votes) | 9,000 | -6.3 pts | 42.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,185 | 58.4% | 23.2 pts (2,063 votes) | 8,877 | -5.8 pts | 57.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,950 | 57.9% | 18.1 pts (1,862 votes) | 10,280 | +6.3 pts | 48.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,625 | 59.2% | 21.1 pts (2,003 votes) | 9,509 | -3.1 pts | 42.5 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 | 17,101 | 47.2% of population |
| 2004 | 17,844 | 48.4% of population |
| 2008 | 18,412 | 52.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,881 | 50.3% of population |
| 2016 | 17,456 | 50.9% of population |
| 2020 | 17,133 | 60.0% of population |
| 2024 | 17,048 | 55.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mariposa shifted 3.7 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
Mariposa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and California's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Mariposa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mariposa has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Mariposa?
Mariposa's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.7 points (1,198 votes) out of 9,651 total votes cast.
Has Mariposa ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mariposa has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mariposa?
The widest margin on record for Mariposa was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Mariposa relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,509 votes were recorded in Mariposa against a total population of 17,048 (55.8% 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 Mariposa a presidential bellwether county?
Mariposa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and California's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).