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The 1996 United States presidential election in California took place on November 5 1996 as part of the 1996 United States presidential election. Voters chose 54 representatives or electors to the Electoral College who voted for President and Vice President.California was won by President Bill Clinton (D) over Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) with Clinton winning 51.1% to 38.21% by a margin of 12.89%.