Monterey County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+29.9
2024 Margin
R+11.4%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
Classification
439K
Population
Monterey County, California voted D+29.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 93,060 votes (63.41%). This represented a R+11.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.7
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+29.9
2020→2024 SwingR+11.4%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population439,035
Median Age
35.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
39.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$91,043(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
27.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
61.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
52.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.4%(93,060) | 33.5%(49,226) | D+29.9 | -11.4 |
| 2020 | 69.5%(113,953) | 28.2%(46,299) | D+41.3 | +0.7 |
| 2016 | 66.8%(89,088) | 26.2%(34,895) | D+40.6 | +3.8 |
| 2012 | 67.1%(82,920) | 30.3%(37,390) | D+36.9 | -1.4 |
| 2008 | 68.2%(88,453) | 29.9%(38,797) | D+38.3 | +16.3 |
| 2004 | 60.4%(75,241) | 38.4%(47,838) | D+22.0 | +1.7 |
| 2000 | 57.5%(67,618) | 37.2%(43,761) | D+20.3 | +3.8 |
| 1996 | 53.1%(57,700) | 36.7%(39,794) | D+16.5 | +0.7 |
| 1992 | 47.0%(54,861) | 31.3%(36,461) | D+15.8 | +16.8 |
| 1988 | 48.8%(48,998) | 49.8%(50,022) | R+1.0 | +14.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52.7%(56,320) | 0.0%(0) | D+52.7 | +13.5 |
| 2012 | 69.6%(84,585) | 30.4%(36,930) | D+39.2 | +3.1 |
| 2006 | 65.3%(56,887) | 29.1%(25,400) | D+36.1 | +13.5 |
| 2000 | 58.0%(67,401) | 35.4%(41,113) | D+22.6 | +20.0 |
| 1994 | 46.5%(42,246) | 43.9%(39,905) | D+2.6 | -21.6 |
| 1992 | 58.9%(66,417) | 34.7%(39,182) | D+24.1 | +27.9 |
| 1988 | 46.1%(46,401) | 49.8%(50,136) | R+3.7 | +8.3 |
| 1982 | 41.7%(32,595) | 53.7%(41,950) | R+12.0 | +1.2 |
| 1976 | 42.0%(32,750) | 55.1%(43,024) | R+13.2 | -22.7 |
| 1970 | 53.4%(31,253) | 43.9%(25,676) | D+9.5 | +12.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66.0%(76,648) | 34.0%(39,516) | D+32.0 | -6.9 |
| 2014 | 69.4%(51,315) | 30.6%(22,591) | D+38.9 | +13.9 |
| 2010 | 60.1%(60,015) | 35.2%(35,119) | D+24.9 | +37.6 |
| 2006 | 40.7%(35,769) | 53.3%(46,882) | R+12.6 | -30.5 |
| 2002 | 54.1%(47,052) | 36.3%(31,532) | D+17.8 | -5.6 |
| 1998 | 59.8%(54,464) | 36.3%(33,053) | D+23.5 | +35.4 |
| 1994 | 42.0%(38,597) | 53.9%(49,565) | R+11.9 | -21.0 |
| 1990 | 51.7%(42,371) | 42.7%(34,932) | D+9.1 | +37.6 |
| 1986 | 34.8%(25,408) | 63.3%(46,195) | R+28.5 | -29.5 |
| 1982 | 48.8%(38,301) | 47.8%(37,493) | D+1.0 | -10.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.4%) | Nikki Haley(21.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(36.5%) | Joe Biden(27.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.8%) | Bernie Sanders(46.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(71.3%) | John Kasich(16.1%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.5%) | Barack Obama(39.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee