2016Final results
2016 election for President in California
President · California
Hillary Clinton (D) won with 61.5% of the vote, defeating Donald J. Trump (R) by 30.0 points.
Hillary ClintonDemocrat · winner
61.5%8,752,123
Donald J. TrumpRepublican
31.5%4,480,213
Gary JohnsonLibertarian
3.4%478,153
Jill SteinGreen
2.0%278,551
Write-ins and other votesOther party
1.2%175,778
Gloria Estella La RivaPeace and Freedom
0.5%66,092
14,230,910 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Hillary Clinton (D)Donald J. Trump (R)
Also on the ballot: Gary Johnson (Libertarian), 3.4%; Jill Stein (Green), 2.0%; Gloria Estella La Riva (Peace and Freedom), 0.5%