Sonoma County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+46.2
2024 Margin
R+5.3%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
Classification
489K
Population
Sonoma County, California voted D+46.2 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 179,600 votes (71.42%). This represented a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.6
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+46.2
2020→2024 SwingR+5.3%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population488,863
Median Age
42.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
52.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$99,266(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
29.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
62.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.4%(179,600) | 25.2%(63,426) | D+46.2 | -5.3 |
| 2020 | 74.5%(199,938) | 23.0%(61,825) | D+51.5 | +4.7 |
| 2016 | 68.8%(160,435) | 22.0%(51,408) | D+46.7 | +1.0 |
| 2012 | 71.0%(153,942) | 25.3%(54,784) | D+45.7 | -3.9 |
| 2008 | 73.6%(168,888) | 24.0%(55,127) | D+49.6 | +13.3 |
| 2004 | 67.2%(148,261) | 30.9%(68,204) | D+36.3 | +9.0 |
| 2000 | 59.5%(117,295) | 32.3%(63,529) | D+27.3 | +1.3 |
| 1996 | 55.6%(100,738) | 29.5%(53,555) | D+26.0 | -2.7 |
| 1992 | 52.8%(104,334) | 24.1%(47,619) | D+28.7 | +14.1 |
| 1988 | 56.5%(91,262) | 41.9%(67,725) | D+14.6 | +18.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 56.0%(108,472) | 0.0%(0) | D+56.0 | +8.6 |
| 2012 | 73.7%(154,892) | 26.3%(55,256) | D+47.4 | +0.9 |
| 2006 | 69.5%(119,672) | 23.0%(39,619) | D+46.5 | +15.0 |
| 2000 | 61.0%(118,455) | 29.5%(57,244) | D+31.5 | +8.0 |
| 1994 | 57.5%(91,164) | 34.0%(53,938) | D+23.5 | -10.0 |
| 1992 | 62.8%(121,471) | 29.4%(56,793) | D+33.5 | +27.2 |
| 1988 | 51.2%(81,747) | 45.0%(71,775) | D+6.2 | +14.8 |
| 1982 | 43.3%(53,248) | 51.9%(63,846) | R+8.6 | -1.5 |
| 1976 | 44.6%(46,654) | 51.6%(54,084) | R+7.1 | -10.4 |
| 1970 | 50.5%(38,409) | 47.2%(35,911) | D+3.3 | +5.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 72.3%(152,040) | 27.7%(58,338) | D+44.5 | -5.0 |
| 2014 | 74.8%(107,328) | 25.3%(36,249) | D+49.5 | +14.9 |
| 2010 | 64.7%(119,079) | 30.1%(55,472) | D+34.6 | +37.0 |
| 2006 | 44.6%(77,392) | 47.0%(81,608) | R+2.4 | -22.9 |
| 2002 | 50.4%(73,079) | 29.9%(43,408) | D+20.5 | -14.8 |
| 1998 | 64.3%(103,235) | 29.0%(46,616) | D+35.3 | +31.2 |
| 1994 | 49.7%(79,720) | 45.6%(73,234) | D+4.0 | -13.2 |
| 1990 | 55.8%(79,093) | 38.6%(54,706) | D+17.2 | +38.7 |
| 1986 | 37.9%(47,859) | 59.4%(75,003) | R+21.5 | -27.6 |
| 1982 | 51.2%(63,542) | 45.1%(55,968) | D+6.1 | -12.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(71.3%) | Nikki Haley(24.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(33.1%) | Joe Biden(24.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(52.0%) | Hillary Clinton(47.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(68.1%) | John Kasich(17.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | Other(0.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(49.0%) | Hillary Clinton(43.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee