'rain coast', yet for most of us, these are 'terms of endearment'..." History Since 1992, the state of California has consistently voted Democratic in presidential elections. In the case of Oregon and Washington, and Hawaii, all three have voted Democratic since the 1988 presidential election. Virtually no Republicans have statewide office in those states. Oregon and Washington are notable for being so consistent in electing Democratic governors. Additionally, in the 2022 House of Representatives elections, all congressional districts directly bordering the Pacific Ocean (including Alaska and Hawaii) were won by Democrats. Similarly in Canada, the coastal parts of British Columbia votes consistently for left leaning Members of Parliament such as Liberals and New Democrats, though with some exceptions. See also Cascadia (independence movement) History of the west coast of North America Progressivism in the United States San Francisco values Solid South Elitism Class discrimination References External links Left Coast magazine Political terminology of the United States Liberalism in the United States Progressivism in the United States West Coast of the United States