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The1996 California Democratic presidential primary was held on March 26, 1996, inCalifornia as one of theDemocratic Party's statewide nomination contests ahead of the1996 presidential election. IncumbentPresidentBill Clinton easily won the primary, facing only minor opposition.
| 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
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