HarrisDemocratic56.8%443TrumpRepublican40.1%313OtherAll other candidates3.1%24
D+16.7- Lead
- 130
- Total
- 780
- vs nation
- D+18.1
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic55.9%596TrumpRepublican41.6%444OtherAll other candidates2.5%27
D+14.2- Lead
- 152
- Total
- 1,067
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic72.4%503TrumpRepublican21.9%152OtherAll other candidates5.8%40
D+50.5- Lead
- 351
- Total
- 695
- vs nation
- D+48.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic80.8%481RomneyRepublican16.1%96OtherAll other candidates3.0%18
D+64.7- Lead
- 385
- Total
- 595
- vs nation
- D+60.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic74.6%364McCainRepublican24.2%118OtherAll other candidates1.2%6
D+50.4- Lead
- 246
- Total
- 488
- vs nation
- D+43.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic66.3%266BushRepublican30.7%123OtherAll other candidates3.0%12
D+35.7- Lead
- 143
- Total
- 401
- vs nation
- D+38.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+16.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,7572024 5-year
- Median household income
- $52,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 4.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 92.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+64.7 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +35.7% |
| 2008 | +50.4% |
| 2012 | +64.7% |
| 2016 | +50.5% |
| 2020 | +14.2% |
| 2024 | +16.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.8%Harris443 | 40.1%Trump313 | 3.1% | D+16.7 | D+2.4 | D+18.1 | 780 | |
| D | 55.9%Biden596 | 41.6%Trump444 | 2.5% | D+14.2 | R+36.3 | D+9.8 | 1,067 | |
| D | 72.4%Clinton503 | 21.9%Trump152 | 5.8% | D+50.5 | R+14.2 | D+48.4 | 695 | |
| D | 80.8%Obama481 | 16.1%Romney96 | 3.0% | D+64.7 | D+14.3 | D+60.9 | 595 | |
| D | 74.6%Obama364 | 24.2%McCain118 | 1.2% | D+50.4 | — | D+43.1 | 488 | |
| D | 66.3%Kerry266 | 30.7%Bush123 | 3.0% | D+35.7 | — | D+38.1 | 401 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 61.6%474 | 38.4%295 | 769 |
| 2020 | D | 61.8%653 | 38.2%404 | 1,057 |
Bret Harte sits in the Pacific Coast. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 64.7 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.7 points.
A population of 4,757, a 5% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bret Harte, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bret Harte, California voted Democratic by 16.7 points (D+16.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 780 votes cast, 443 went Democratic and 313 went Republican.
How many people live in Bret Harte, California?
Bret Harte, California has a population of 4,757 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bret Harte, California?
Median household income in Bret Harte, California is $52,500 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Bret Harte, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Bret Harte, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.