The state hosted the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles and was slightly contested by both candidates due to a large Hispanic population and a large independent and moderate base surrounding San Diego and Sacramento 's suburbs . This was the first time since 1880 in which a winning Republican presidential candidate lost California . , Bush is the last Republican candidate to carry Alpine and Mono counties in a presidential election . This was also the first time since 1976 that California did not back the candidate who won the overall presidential election as well
2000 Democratic National Convention
2000 Democratic National Convention
2000 United States presidential election in California