If Amador students determined the election, Kamala Harris would be President.
This morning, Mr. Scherer shared the mock election results with the school. The campus results, along with nationwide predictions, showed Amador’s preference for Harris.
Amador’s Predictions vs. Nationwide Results
Although Donald Trump won the presidental election, the results at Amador were starkly different. Kamala Harris won a campus majority with 58% of the vote. Statewide, California remained largely Democratic, with Harris holding a 57% majority. However, she only gathered 226 electoral votes to Trump’s 295.
“I think Trump is positioning himself as a candidate of change and rebellion, which could appeal to younger voters,” said AV English teacher Stacey Sklar.
Amador’s Democratic leanings extended beyond the presidential race to state elections as well. Students showed strong support for Democratic candidates Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, with 61% and 69% of the campus vote, respectively. These numbers closely reflect the statewide support both candidates received, showing how Amador’s opinions align with California’s trends.
“I think California will stay Democratic because it has been for years, and most Democrats tend to be younger,” said Rishabh Dave (’26).
On a local level, Amador students also supported Jack Balch for Pleasanton’s city mayor, giving him a 55% majority on campus. This support reflects Balch’s current lead in the actual race, suggesting that student opinions may align with broader local trends.
“I did a video project for AP Gov on Jack Balch, so it feels more impacting knowing what he might do if he wins,” said Shlok Sharma (’25).
For statewide propositions, Amador voted yes on all four, while California voters differed, rejecting Props 6 and 32. Students shared their perspectives on the propositions’ impact, indicating a more progressive stance than the broader state population.
