Lake County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+1.4
2024 Margin
R+7.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
Classification
68K
Population
Lake County, California voted R+1.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,161 votes (49.18%). This represented a R+7.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.4
2020→2024 SwingR+7.6%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population68,163
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$56,259(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
65.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
23.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.8%(12,794) | 49.2%(13,161) | R+1.4 | -7.6 |
| 2020 | 51.5%(14,941) | 45.3%(13,123) | D+6.3 | +2.6 |
| 2016 | 46.6%(11,500) | 43.0%(10,603) | D+3.6 | -13.3 |
| 2012 | 56.3%(13,163) | 39.3%(9,200) | D+16.9 | -2.3 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(14,854) | 38.8%(9,935) | D+19.2 | +10.9 |
| 2004 | 53.2%(13,141) | 44.9%(11,093) | D+8.3 | -1.4 |
| 2000 | 51.2%(10,717) | 41.6%(8,699) | D+9.7 | -4.3 |
| 1996 | 48.9%(10,432) | 35.0%(7,458) | D+13.9 | -2.7 |
| 1992 | 45.4%(10,548) | 28.8%(6,678) | D+16.7 | +14.3 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(9,828) | 48.0%(9,366) | D+2.4 | +13.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 44.1%(8,142) | 0.0%(0) | D+44.1 | +26.2 |
| 2012 | 59.0%(13,543) | 41.0%(9,424) | D+17.9 | -3.6 |
| 2006 | 56.4%(10,830) | 34.9%(6,691) | D+21.6 | +4.4 |
| 2000 | 54.7%(11,410) | 37.5%(7,826) | D+17.2 | +19.1 |
| 1994 | 44.8%(8,675) | 46.7%(9,043) | R+1.9 | -22.0 |
| 1992 | 55.1%(12,732) | 35.0%(8,096) | D+20.1 | +21.6 |
| 1988 | 47.3%(9,210) | 48.9%(9,516) | R+1.6 | +11.7 |
| 1982 | 41.0%(6,789) | 54.2%(8,988) | R+13.3 | -10.8 |
| 1976 | 47.3%(5,801) | 49.8%(6,103) | R+2.5 | -1.3 |
| 1970 | 48.7%(4,411) | 49.8%(4,512) | R+1.1 | +7.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51.4%(10,869) | 48.6%(10,280) | D+2.8 | -19.8 |
| 2014 | 61.3%(10,722) | 38.7%(6,775) | D+22.6 | +10.5 |
| 2010 | 52.0%(11,004) | 40.0%(8,455) | D+12.1 | +32.1 |
| 2006 | 36.2%(7,031) | 56.3%(10,930) | R+20.1 | -26.1 |
| 2002 | 46.7%(7,424) | 40.6%(6,459) | D+6.1 | -17.0 |
| 1998 | 58.8%(11,074) | 35.8%(6,734) | D+23.1 | +44.0 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(7,279) | 57.9%(11,416) | R+21.0 | -21.7 |
| 1990 | 47.9%(8,475) | 47.1%(8,344) | D+0.7 | +38.1 |
| 1986 | 30.1%(4,904) | 67.4%(10,994) | R+37.4 | -27.0 |
| 1982 | 42.9%(7,143) | 53.2%(8,867) | R+10.3 | -23.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(84.8%) | Nikki Haley(12.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(35.8%) | Joe Biden(24.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(55.7%) | Hillary Clinton(42.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(80.5%) | John Kasich(8.5%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.9%) | Barack Obama(37.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee