1996 California Democratic presidential primary

The 1996 California Democratic presidential primary was held on March 26, 1996, in California as one of the Democratic Party's statewide nomination contests ahead of the 1996 presidential election. Incumbent President Bill Clinton easily won the primary, facing only minor opposition.

1996 California Democratic presidential primary

March 26, 1996 (1996-03-26)

Candidate Bill Clinton Lyndon LaRouche Home state Arkansas Virginia Popular vote 2,342,185 173,953 Percentage 92.83% 6.89%

Results

1996 California Democratic presidential primary

Candidate	Votes	%
Bill Clinton	2,342,185	92.83%
Lyndon LaRouche	173,953	6.89%
Ralph Nader †	6,599	0.26%
Pat Paulsen †	310	0.10%
Ronald Spangler †	10	0.00%
Oscar Smith Jr. †	3	0.00%
Hal Womack †	2	0.00%
Stanley Hallen †	0	0.00%
Total	2,523,062	100%

† Indicates a write-in candidate