Election Results and Trends in Oceanside, CA
In the last Presidential election, Oceanside, CA voted predominantly Democrat, with 60.2% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 37.5% of voters in Oceanside voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.3%. Based on these voting patterns, Oceanside is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 118th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Oceanside ranks 218th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Oceanside's voting trend in Presidential elections over the past 25 years has been somewhat mixed but leaning conservative: In 1996, the city supported Dole (R) over Clinton (D). In 2000 and 2004, Bush (R) won against Gore (D) and Kerry (D). 2008 marked a shift with Obama (D) carrying the city, but Romney (R) took it back in 2012. In 2016 and 2020, Trump (R) held the city over Clinton (D) and Biden (D). The pattern indicates a slight conservative preference with occasional Democrat support.
Local Elections
In city-level elections, Oceanside's trend has also leaned conservative over the last 25 years. The City Council and mayoral races have often seen Republican candidates succeed. The emphasis on local business growth, military support (due to Camp Pendleton), and public safety has resonated with the electorate, maintaining a generally conservative local government.