1992Final results
1992 election for President in California
President · California
Bill Clinton (D) won with 46.0% of the vote, defeating George H.w. Bush (R) by 13.4 points.
Bill ClintonDemocrat · winner
46.0%5,121,325
George H.w. BushRepublican
32.6%3,630,574
Ross PerotIndependent
20.6%2,296,006
Andre MarrouLibertarian
0.4%48,139
Ron DanielsPeace and Freedom
0.2%18,597
Howard PhillipsAmerican Independent
0.1%12,711
11,131,721 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1992
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Bill Clinton (D)George H.w. Bush (R)Ross Perot (I)
Also on the ballot: Andre Marrou (Libertarian), 0.4%; Ron Daniels (Peace and Freedom), 0.2%; Howard Phillips (American Independent), 0.1%