United States presidential elections in California

Since 1850, California has participated in 43 presidential elections. A bellwether from 1888 to 1996, voting for the losing candidates only three times. California has since become a reliable state for Democratic presidential candidates since 1992. Bold indicates the presidential candidate who won the national election.

About United States presidential elections in California in brief

Summary United States presidential elections in CaliforniaSince 1850, California has participated in 43 presidential elections. A bellwether from 1888 to 1996, voting for the losing candidates only three times in that span. California has since become a reliable state for Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.

Bold indicates the presidential candidate who won the national election.