San Benito County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+12.6
2024 Margin
R+11.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
Classification
64K
Population
San Benito County, California voted D+12.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 15,179 votes (54.89%). This represented a R+11.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+12.6
2020→2024 SwingR+11.8%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population64,209
Median Age
35.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$104,451(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
30.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
61.7%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
3.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.9%(15,179) | 42.3%(11,702) | D+12.6 | -11.8 |
| 2020 | 61.1%(17,628) | 36.7%(10,590) | D+24.4 | +3.3 |
| 2016 | 56.6%(12,521) | 35.4%(7,841) | D+21.2 | +0.6 |
| 2012 | 59.1%(11,276) | 38.5%(7,343) | D+20.6 | -2.1 |
| 2008 | 60.2%(11,917) | 37.5%(7,425) | D+22.7 | +16.5 |
| 2004 | 52.6%(9,851) | 46.5%(8,698) | D+6.2 | -6.4 |
| 2000 | 54.3%(9,131) | 41.7%(7,015) | D+12.6 | +0.7 |
| 1996 | 50.5%(7,030) | 38.7%(5,384) | D+11.8 | +2.1 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(5,354) | 32.3%(4,112) | D+9.8 | +19.6 |
| 1988 | 44.2%(4,559) | 54.1%(5,578) | R+9.9 | +12.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 47.9%(8,607) | 0.0%(0) | D+47.9 | +25.7 |
| 2012 | 61.1%(11,389) | 38.9%(7,255) | D+22.2 | -5.0 |
| 2006 | 60.7%(8,626) | 33.6%(4,768) | D+27.2 | +11.4 |
| 2000 | 55.0%(9,170) | 39.3%(6,545) | D+15.8 | +22.2 |
| 1994 | 40.9%(4,735) | 47.3%(5,476) | R+6.4 | -24.8 |
| 1992 | 55.5%(6,938) | 37.1%(4,637) | D+18.4 | +26.5 |
| 1988 | 43.7%(4,499) | 51.8%(5,331) | R+8.1 | +6.1 |
| 1982 | 40.5%(2,975) | 54.6%(4,017) | R+14.2 | +1.8 |
| 1976 | 40.2%(2,538) | 56.2%(3,543) | R+15.9 | -5.8 |
| 1970 | 43.3%(2,186) | 53.4%(2,699) | R+10.2 | -11.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 56.1%(11,274) | 43.9%(8,815) | D+12.2 | -14.8 |
| 2014 | 63.5%(8,654) | 36.5%(4,969) | D+27.1 | +18.9 |
| 2010 | 51.5%(8,304) | 43.4%(6,993) | D+8.1 | +27.7 |
| 2006 | 37.5%(5,400) | 57.1%(8,208) | R+19.5 | -26.7 |
| 2002 | 48.9%(6,049) | 41.7%(5,163) | D+7.2 | -12.4 |
| 1998 | 57.4%(7,531) | 37.9%(4,967) | D+19.6 | +32.6 |
| 1994 | 41.1%(4,852) | 54.2%(6,398) | R+13.1 | -16.7 |
| 1990 | 48.8%(4,445) | 45.2%(4,120) | D+3.6 | +38.3 |
| 1986 | 31.7%(2,520) | 66.4%(5,284) | R+34.8 | -37.0 |
| 1982 | 48.9%(3,782) | 46.7%(3,608) | D+2.3 | -4.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(82.2%) | Nikki Haley(15.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(37.3%) | Joe Biden(27.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.3%) | Bernie Sanders(44.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(77.9%) | John Kasich(9.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.1%) | Barack Obama(33.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee