Election Results and Trends in Carlsbad, CA
In the last Presidential election, Carlsbad, CA voted predominantly Democrat, with 60.2% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 37.5% of voters in Carlsbad voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.3%. Based on these voting patterns, Carlsbad 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, Carlsbad ranks 218th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Carlsbad, California, has exhibited a trend toward moderate conservatism in Presidential elections over the last 25 years. Voters favored Republican candidates Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), and John McCain (2008.) A shift occurred with support for Mitt Romney in 2012 but then swung to Democrat candidates Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden, in 2020. This change signifies a gradual transition in Carlsbad's political landscape, reflecting a broader trend in suburban areas within California.
Local Elections
City-level elections in Carlsbad have also trended toward a more moderate position. Historically leaning conservative, the city has witnessed a shift as more diverse candidates with various political affiliations have been elected to local offices. While maintaining a conservative underpinning, there has been increased support for policies aligning with more centrist or progressive values. This trend represents the evolving demographics and political attitudes in Carlsbad.