Oxnard, CA Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Oxnard, CA

In the last Presidential election, Oxnard, CA voted predominantly Democrat, with 59.5% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 38.4% of voters in Oxnard voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.2%. Based on these voting patterns, Oxnard is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 127th 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, Oxnard ranks 203rd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Oxnard, CA are: R R D D D D

Oxnard has trended towards the Democrat party in Presidential elections over the last 25 years. In the city, Bill Clinton won the popular vote in 1996, Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, Hillary Clinton (2016) and Joe Biden (2020). The city's progressive stance on environmental conservation, social equality, and progressive taxation mirrors California's inclination to support Democrat platforms.

Local Elections

Local/City level elections in Oxnard also reflect a liberal-leaning over the past 25 years. Democrat and progressive candidates have often been elected to key local positions. The City Council and mayor's office have pursued policies emphasizing social welfare, environmental sustainability, inclusive growth, and community engagement.