Yolo, California — Presidential Election Results
Yolo, California has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 16.8 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 | 33,747 | 54.9% | 17.4 pts (10,690 votes) | 61,436 | — | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 42,885 | 59.6% | 20.7 pts (14,880 votes) | 72,009 | +2.2 pts | 10.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 53,488 | 67.1% | 36.2 pts (28,896 votes) | 79,749 | +16.0 pts | 12.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 48,715 | 65.4% | 34.0 pts (25,347 votes) | 74,475 | -1.8 pts | 11.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 54,752 | 66.7% | 41.4 pts (34,013 votes) | 82,090 | +9.9 pts | 12.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 67,598 | 69.5% | 41.4 pts (40,306 votes) | 97,294 | -2.6 pts | 12.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 61,405 | 66.3% | 36.2 pts (33,561 votes) | 92,589 | -4.9 pts | 16.8 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 | 169,835 | 36.2% of population |
| 2004 | 185,237 | 38.9% of population |
| 2008 | 197,154 | 40.5% of population |
| 2012 | 204,576 | 36.4% of population |
| 2016 | 215,627 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 217,768 | 44.7% of population |
| 2024 | 225,251 | 41.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Yolo shifted 18.8 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
Yolo 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 Yolo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Yolo 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 Yolo?
Yolo's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 18.8 points (10,690 votes) out of 61,436 total votes cast.
Has Yolo ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Yolo has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Yolo?
The widest margin on record for Yolo was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 45.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Yolo relative to its population?
In 2024, 92,589 votes were recorded in Yolo against a total population of 225,251 (41.1% 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 Yolo a presidential bellwether county?
Yolo 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%).