Mendocino, California — Presidential Election Results
Mendocino, California has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 7.2 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 | 16,634 | 48.3% | 12.7 pts (4,362 votes) | 34,410 | — | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 24,385 | 63.9% | 29.9 pts (11,430 votes) | 38,179 | +15.5 pts | 20.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 27,843 | 69.6% | 42.8 pts (17,122 votes) | 40,016 | +13.8 pts | 19.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 23,193 | 66.2% | 38.7 pts (13,535 votes) | 35,017 | -3.2 pts | 17.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 22,079 | 58.9% | 29.9 pts (11,191 votes) | 37,477 | -7.3 pts | 1.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 28,782 | 66.4% | 35.8 pts (15,515 votes) | 43,340 | +3.0 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 24,049 | 61.3% | 26.8 pts (10,521 votes) | 39,216 | -8.9 pts | 7.2 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 | 86,407 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 88,030 | 43.4% of population |
| 2008 | 87,468 | 45.7% of population |
| 2012 | 87,288 | 40.1% of population |
| 2016 | 87,285 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 91,362 | 47.4% of population |
| 2024 | 89,175 | 44.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mendocino shifted 12.9 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
Mendocino 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 Mendocino voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mendocino 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 Mendocino?
Mendocino's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 15.1 points (4,362 votes) out of 34,410 total votes cast.
Has Mendocino ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mendocino has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mendocino?
The widest margin on record for Mendocino was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 44.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Mendocino relative to its population?
In 2024, 39,216 votes were recorded in Mendocino against a total population of 89,175 (44.0% 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 Mendocino a presidential bellwether county?
Mendocino 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%).