Tehama, California — Presidential Election Results
Tehama, California has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.6 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 | 13,270 | 63.6% | 32.4 pts (6,763 votes) | 20,854 | — | 46.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,572 | 66.5% | 34.5 pts (8,068 votes) | 23,405 | -0.8 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,843 | 60.7% | 24.1 pts (5,898 votes) | 24,436 | +10.2 pts | 49.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,235 | 62.0% | 27.4 pts (6,301 votes) | 22,977 | -3.6 pts | 52.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,494 | 64.8% | 36.3 pts (8,685 votes) | 23,908 | -10.5 pts | 71.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,141 | 66.6% | 35.6 pts (10,230 votes) | 28,731 | +2.5 pts | 66.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,503 | 69.7% | 41.8 pts (11,088 votes) | 26,532 | -6.3 pts | 63.6 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 | 56,170 | 37.1% of population |
| 2004 | 59,571 | 39.3% of population |
| 2008 | 62,648 | 39.0% of population |
| 2012 | 63,212 | 36.3% of population |
| 2016 | 63,453 | 37.7% of population |
| 2020 | 65,690 | 43.7% of population |
| 2024 | 64,451 | 41.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tehama shifted 8.6 points toward the Republican 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
Tehama 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 Tehama voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tehama 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 Tehama?
Tehama's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.8 points (5,898 votes) out of 24,436 total votes cast.
Has Tehama ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Tehama has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Tehama?
The widest margin on record for Tehama was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 42.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Tehama relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,532 votes were recorded in Tehama against a total population of 64,451 (41.2% 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 Tehama a presidential bellwether county?
Tehama 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%).