Gold Canyon, Arizona
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −24.4% |
| 2008 | −23.6% |
| 2012 | −30.5% |
| 2016 | −29.2% |
| 2020 | −24.4% |
| 2024 | −27.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 36.1%Harris3,119 | 63.2%Trump5,466 | 0.7% | R+27.2 | R+2.8 | R+25.7 | 8,644 | |
| R | 37.4%Biden2,894 | 61.8%Trump4,784 | 0.9% | R+24.4 | D+4.8 | R+28.8 | 7,747 | |
| R | 33.1%Clinton2,033 | 62.3%Trump3,823 | 4.6% | R+29.2 | D+1.3 | R+31.2 | 6,139 | |
| R | 33.7%Obama2,001 | 64.2%Romney3,811 | 2.1% | R+30.5 | R+6.9 | R+34.3 | 5,937 | |
| R | 37.5%Obama2,376 | 61.2%McCain3,871 | 1.3% | R+23.6 | D+0.8 | R+30.9 | 6,330 | |
| R | 37.4%Kerry1,457 | 61.8%Bush2,408 | 0.8% | R+24.4 | — | R+22.0 | 3,895 |
Gold Canyon is a census-designated place east of Mesa where a predominantly older, owner-occupied population produces turnout patterns that consistently outpace comparably sized Arizona communities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 30.5 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.2 points.
A population of 13,107, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $93,377 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Punta Gorda and On Top of the World.
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Gold Canyon, Arizona. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0428140/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.