United States presidential election in California, 1996

United States presidential election in California, 1996

1992 ← November 5, 1996 → 2000

Nominee Bill Clinton Bob Dole Ross Perot Party Democratic Republican Reform Home state Arkansas Kansas Texas Running mate Al Gore Jack Kemp James Campbell Electoral vote 54 0 0 Popular vote 5,119,835 3,828,380 697,847 Percentage 51.1% 38.2% 7.0%

County Results   Clinton—70-80%   Clinton—60-70%   Clinton—50-60%   Clinton—<50%   Dole—<50%   Dole—50-60%

President before election Bill Clinton Democratic Elected President Bill Clinton Democratic

Bill Clinton
Democratic

Bill Clinton
Democratic

The 1996 United States presidential election in California took place on November 5, 1996, as part of the 1996 United States presidential election. Voters chose 54 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

California, was won by Incumbent President Bill Clinton (D) over Senator Bob Dole (R), with Clinton winning 51.1% to 38.21% by a margin of 12.89%. Billionaire businessman Ross Perot (Reform Party) finished in third with 6.96% of the popular vote.