Reno, Nevada
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | +22.1% |
| 2012 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | +12.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.9%Harris74,813 | 42.7%Trump58,254 | 2.4% | D+12.1 | R+3.8 | D+13.6 | 136,325 | |
| D | 56.5%Biden73,661 | 40.6%Trump52,903 | 3.0% | D+15.9 | D+3.5 | D+11.5 | 130,445 | |
| D | 51.9%Clinton55,599 | 39.4%Trump42,257 | 8.7% | D+12.4 | R+1.7 | D+10.4 | 107,201 | |
| D | 56.0%Obama52,222 | 41.9%Romney39,039 | 2.1% | D+14.1 | R+7.9 | D+10.3 | 93,243 | |
| D | 59.9%Obama54,099 | 37.8%McCain34,172 | 2.2% | D+22.1 | D+16.4 | D+14.8 | 90,295 | |
| D | 51.8%Kerry40,697 | 46.1%Bush36,209 | 2.1% | D+5.7 | — | D+8.2 | 78,582 |
Reno's rapid population growth, driven by tech-sector migration and expanding higher-education enrollment, has narrowed margins that once favored Republicans by double digits, making it a bellwether for statewide suburban realignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.1 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.1 points.
A population of 273,212, a 58% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,760 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Albuquerque and Las Vegas.
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Reno, Nevada. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3260600/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.