Placer, California — Presidential Election Results
Placer, California has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.6 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 | 69,835 | 59.3% | 23.2 pts (27,386 votes) | 117,799 | — | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 95,969 | 62.7% | 26.4 pts (40,396 votes) | 152,945 | -2.3 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 94,647 | 54.7% | 11.3 pts (19,535 votes) | 173,107 | +15.1 pts | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 99,921 | 58.3% | 19.3 pts (33,103 votes) | 171,322 | -8.3 pts | 43.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 95,138 | 52.0% | 11.8 pts (21,629 votes) | 182,839 | +7.0 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 122,488 | 52.1% | 6.6 pts (15,619 votes) | 235,084 | +6.0 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 123,941 | 52.8% | 8.5 pts (19,983 votes) | 234,809 | -2.0 pts | 29.6 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 | 251,012 | 46.9% of population |
| 2004 | 302,841 | 50.5% of population |
| 2008 | 337,568 | 51.3% of population |
| 2012 | 360,263 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 378,943 | 48.2% of population |
| 2020 | 405,951 | 57.9% of population |
| 2024 | 433,822 | 54.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Placer shifted 15.6 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
Placer 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 Placer voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Placer 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 Placer?
Placer's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 6.8 points (15,619 votes) out of 235,084 total votes cast.
Has Placer ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Placer has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Placer?
The widest margin on record for Placer was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 26.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Placer relative to its population?
In 2024, 234,809 votes were recorded in Placer against a total population of 433,822 (54.1% 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 Placer a presidential bellwether county?
Placer 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%).