Election Results and Trends in Reno, NV
In the last Presidential election, Reno, NV voted predominantly Democrat, with 50.8% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 46.3% of voters in Reno voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.9%. Based on these voting patterns, Reno is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 100th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Reno ranks 237th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Reno has exhibited a shifting trend towards the Democrat Party in the last few Presidential elections. Voters favored Republicans in 1996 (Bob Dole), 2000, and 2004 (George W. Bush) but have leaned Democrat since 2008, supporting Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden in 2020. This trend reflects the broader shift in Washoe County and indicates a growing urban influence on the city's political landscape.
Local Elections
Reno's city-level elections have similarly shown a tendency towards liberal candidates, particularly in the last decade. Though nonpartisan, City Council and mayoral races have seen success from candidates who align more closely with Democrat principles. This shift correlates with changing demographics and a focus on issues like housing, environment, and education.
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