Sources have stated that in an election that left Republicans in charge of the presidency, Congress, and many state governments, California shines like a ray of hope for Democrats. On the morning of November 9th, the state was even bluer than it was the day before. With 70% of the vote counted, Hillary Clinton was leading president elect Donald Trump by 61.5% to 33%; in 2012, Barack Obama had 60% against Mitt Romney’s 37%. Long-time Republican strongholds, like mostly exurban Orange Country.