2020Final results
2020 election for President in California
President · California
Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D) won with 63.5% of the vote, defeating Donald J. Trump (R) by 29.2 points.
Joseph R. Biden Jr.Democrat · winner
63.5%11,110,639
Donald J. TrumpRepublican
34.3%6,006,518
Jo JorgensenLibertarian
1.1%187,910
Howie HawkinsGreen
0.5%81,032
Roque De La Fuente GuerraOther party
0.3%60,162
Gloria Estella La RivaPeace and Freedom
0.3%51,038
17,497,299 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The candidates
Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D)Donald J. Trump (R)
Also on the ballot: Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian), 1.1%; Howie Hawkins (Green), 0.5%; Roque De La Fuente Guerra (Other party), 0.3%; Gloria Estella La Riva (Peace and Freedom), 0.3%