Torrance, CA Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Torrance, CA

In the last Presidential election, Torrance, CA voted predominantly Democrat, with 71.0% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 26.9% of voters in Torrance voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.1%. Based on these voting patterns, Torrance is considered a very liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 40th 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, Torrance ranks 279th 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 Torrance, CA are: D D D D D D

Torrance, California, has exhibited a consistent trend of supporting liberal candidates in Presidential elections over the past 25 years. In the 1996 election, voters favored Bill Clinton, followed by support for Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry in 2004, Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020. The city's Democrat tilt aligns with the broader political landscape of Los Angeles County and reflects the urban and diverse character of the region.

Local Elections

On the city level, Torrance's political alignment has been somewhat mixed over the past 25 years. While federal elections strongly support liberal candidates, city-level elections have often seen success from moderate to conservative candidates, particularly in mayoral and City Council races. This mix underscores the community's nuanced views on local governance, where policy preferences and individual candidate qualities often outweigh party affiliation.

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