Salinas, California
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +29.1% |
| 2008 | +44.7% |
| 2012 | +47.8% |
| 2016 | +50.5% |
| 2020 | +47.1% |
| 2024 | +27.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.2%Harris25,557 | 34.9%Trump14,342 | 2.9% | D+27.3 | R+19.8 | D+28.8 | 41,093 | |
| D | 72.5%Biden34,336 | 25.4%Trump12,022 | 2.1% | D+47.1 | R+3.4 | D+42.7 | 47,336 | |
| D | 72.4%Clinton27,201 | 21.9%Trump8,224 | 5.7% | D+50.5 | D+2.7 | D+48.4 | 37,582 | |
| D | 72.6%Obama25,026 | 24.8%Romney8,539 | 2.6% | D+47.8 | D+3.1 | D+44.0 | 34,460 | |
| D | 72.1%Obama24,126 | 27.4%McCain9,179 | 0.4% | D+44.7 | D+15.6 | D+37.4 | 33,441 | |
| D | 64.0%Kerry21,329 | 34.8%Bush11,619 | 1.2% | D+29.1 | — | D+31.6 | 33,348 |
Salinas is one of California's most Latino-majority cities, with farmworker heritage shaping a Democratic lean that routinely delivers 70-plus percent margins in statewide races. Its dense working-class precincts make it a key turnout target in competitive county contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 50.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 19.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.3 points.
A population of 161,761, a 12% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,908 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rialto and Moreno Valley.
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Salinas, California. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0664224/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.