San Benito County, CA
CA · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
San Benito County, CA (California) voted D+12.6 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 15,179 votes (54.89%) to 11,702 (42.32%) for Trump.
This represents a R+11.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. San Benito County is classified as a lean Democratic county. San Benito County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992. The county has a population of approximately 67,290.
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Demographics
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Religious Composition
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Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.9%(15,179) | 42.3%(11,702) | D+12.6 | R+11.8 |
| 2020 | 61.1%(17,628) | 36.7%(10,590) | D+24.4 | D+3.3 |
| 2016 | 56.6%(12,521) | 35.4%(7,841) | D+21.2 | D+0.5 |
| 2012 | 59.1%(11,276) | 38.5%(7,343) | D+20.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 60.2%(11,917) | 37.5%(7,425) | D+22.7 | D+16.5 |
| 2004 | 52.6%(9,851) | 46.5%(8,698) | D+6.2 | R+6.4 |
| 2000 | 54.3%(9,131) | 41.7%(7,015) | D+12.6 | D+0.7 |
| 1996 | 50.5%(7,030) | 38.7%(5,384) | D+11.8 | D+2.1 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(5,354) | 32.3%(4,112) | D+9.8 | D+19.6 |
| 1988 | 44.2%(4,559) | 54.1%(5,578) | R+9.9 | D+12.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
San Benito County, CA • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.5%(14,991) | 44.5%(12,031) | D+11.0 | R+94.4 |
| 2018 | 105.4%(18,942) | 0.0%(0) | D+105.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 104.7%(19,603) | 0.0%(0) | D+104.7 | D+82.5 |
| 2012 | 61.1%(11,389) | 38.9%(7,255) | D+22.2 | R+5.0 |
| 2006 | 60.7%(8,626) | 33.6%(4,768) | D+27.2 | D+11.4 |
| 2000 | 55.0%(9,170) | 39.3%(6,545) | D+15.8 | D+22.2 |
| 1994 | 40.9%(4,735) | 47.3%(5,476) | R+6.4 | R+24.8 |
| 1992 | 55.5%(6,938) | 37.1%(4,637) | D+18.4 | D+26.5 |
| 1988 | 43.7%(4,499) | 51.8%(5,331) | R+8.1 | D+6.1 |
| 1982 | 40.5%(2,975) | 54.6%(4,017) | R+14.2 | D+1.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.3%(10,428) | 46.7%(9,150) | D+6.5 | R+5.7 |
| 2018 | 56.1%(11,274) | 43.9%(8,815) | D+12.2 | R+14.8 |
| 2014 | 63.5%(8,654) | 36.5%(4,969) | D+27.1 | D+18.9 |
| 2010 | 51.5%(8,304) | 43.4%(6,993) | D+8.1 | D+27.7 |
| 2006 | 37.6%(5,400) | 57.1%(8,208) | R+19.5 | R+26.7 |
| 2002 | 48.9%(6,049) | 41.7%(5,163) | D+7.2 | R+12.4 |
| 1998 | 57.4%(7,531) | 37.9%(4,967) | D+19.5 | D+32.6 |
| 1994 | 41.1%(4,852) | 54.2%(6,398) | R+13.1 | R+16.7 |
| 1990 | 48.8%(4,445) | 45.2%(4,120) | D+3.6 | D+38.3 |
| 1986 | 31.7%(2,520) | 66.4%(5,284) | R+34.7 | R+37.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab