AP16:074
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2016
CONTACT: Sam Mahood
(916) 653-6575
Secretary of State Padilla Releases Final Report of Voter Registration for June 7 Primary Election
SACRAMENTO – California Secretary of State Alex Padilla today released the final voter registration report for the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election. The report is a compilation of voter registration numbers reported by California’s 58 county elections offices. The report reflects registration data as of the May 23, 2016 voter registration deadline.
The report shows that 17,915,053 Californians are currently registered to vote—this is the highest ever total statewide voter registration heading into a primary election. Per the latest report, 72.29% of eligible California citizens are registered to vote.
“Nearly 18 million California citizens are registered to vote in the June 7 Presidential Primary,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla said. “In the 45 days leading up to the voter registration deadline, there was a huge surge in voter registration—total statewide voter registration increased by nearly 650,000. Part of this surge was fueled through social media, as Facebook sent a reminder to all California users to register to vote. It is clear that Californians are engaged and excited about this election. Now the next step is to turn out and vote!”
Click here for more information and the complete Report of Registration
Press Release: Facebook Reminder Triggers Spike in California Online Voter Registration
Surge leading up to Voter Registration Deadline
In the 45 days leading up to the voter registration deadline, there was a 646,220 net increase in total registration statewide.
During this time Democratic Party, Republican Party, and No Party Preference voter registration all increased.
Democratic Party registration accounted for much of the net increase in registrations, with an increase of 491,818 Democratic Party registrations statewide.
In the 45 days leading up to the voter registration deadline, all minor parties—American Independent Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party, and Peace and Freedom Party—saw a net decrease in registration statewide.
The registration totals for the six qualified political parties and voters who have no party preference follow.
| Political Party | April 8, 2016 | May 23, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Registered | % of Total | # Registered | % of Total | |
| American Independent | 474,338 | 2.75% | 457,173 | 2.55% |
| Democratic | 7,537,312 | 43.65% | 8,029,130 | 44.82% |
| Green | 93,128 | 0.54% | 77,868 | 0.43% |
| Libertarian | 117,327 | 0.68% | 115,189 | 0.64% |
| Peace and Freedom | 73,440 | 0.43% | 71,326 | 0.40% |
| Republican | 4,752,293 | 27.52% | 4,888,771 | 27.29% |
| No Party Preference | 4,117,885 | 23.85% | 4,177,648 | 23.32% |
| Miscellaneous | 103,110 | 0.60% | 97,948 | 0.55% |
| TOTAL | 17,268,833 | 100 % | 17,915,053 | 100 % |
Comparison to 2012 Presidential Primary Election
Total statewide registration is up 761,354 since the May 21, 2012 Report of Registration.
Los Angeles County had the largest total increase in registered voters since May 21, 2012, increasing by 450,636. Voter registration in Del Norte County increased by 1,770—making it the county with the greatest percentage increase (+15.0%) in registrations since May 21, 2012.
| Political Party | May 21, 2012 | May 23, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Registered | % of Total | # Registered | % of Total | |
| American Independent | 434,318 | 2.53% | 457,173 | 2.55% |
| Democratic | 7,442,921 | 43.39% | 8,029,130 | 44.82% |
| Green | 110,724 | 0.65% | 77,868 | 0.43% |
| Libertarian | 93,657 | 0.55% | 115,189 | 0.64% |
| Peace and Freedom | 59,855 | 0.35% | 71,326 | 0.40% |
| Republican | 5,186,492 | 30.24% | 4,888,771 | 27.29% |
| No Party Preference | 3,654,608 | 21.31% | 4,177,648 | 23.32% |
| Miscellaneous | 168,094 | 0.98% | 97,948 | 0.55% |
| TOTAL | 17,153,699 | 100 % | 17,915,053 | 100 % |
Largest County Increase In Registration Since May 21, 2012, Report
|
County |
Increase In Registration |
|
Los Angeles |
450,636 |
|
Alameda |
81,472 |
|
Sacramento |
62,584 |
|
San Diego |
57,982 |
|
Riverside |
57,705 |
Largest Increase In Registration By Percentage Since May 21, 2012, Report
|
County |
% Increase in registration |
# Increase in Registration |
|
Del Norte |
15.0% |
(+1,770) |
|
Imperial |
14.7% |
(+8,095) |
|
San Joaquin |
14.2% |
(+38,615) |
|
Monterey |
11.2% |
(+17,633) |
|
Alameda |
10.8% |
(+81,472) |
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