Incorporated city
Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a central Coachella Valley city and a regional center for retail, culture, education, and tourism.
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The incorporated boundary of Palm Desert is shown without internal roads or subdivisions.
Area overview
Palm Desert at a glance
Official 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates are paired with the city's legal boundary and county browsing relationships.
Current voter makeup
33,751 registered voters
39.0% Democratic
34.0% Republican
18.6% No party preference
8.4% Other parties
California Secretary of State registration report →
Community snapshot
Race and ethnicity
26.7% Hispanic or Latino
66.2% White alone
4.7% Asian alone
1.7% Black alone
20.7% Two or more races
$77,513 Median household income
Race categories and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity are separate Census concepts and can overlap.
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County and municipal links
Riverside CountySupervisorial District 4City of Palm Desert
School, college, water, and other special districts will be added after their boundary relationships are verified.
City government website →Available records
Palm Desert election and finance snapshot
Available figures connect Palm Desert to the District 2 election and linked race summary.
City contests
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municipal contests currently linked to Palm Desert
Election pages
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Reported contributions
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Reported payments
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records connected to current summaries
These totals summarize source-backed records currently connected to the listed contests. Missing or unlinked filings do not mean a candidate, committee, or measure reported zero activity.
Current elections
November 3rd, 2026 Election
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Past elections
Completed elections affecting Palm Desert
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Local geography
June 2026 voting precincts connected to Palm Desert
These election-specific precincts materially overlap Palm Desert. A linked card opens the permanent precinct page that carries the same number.
Community representation
Boards, commissions and committees
Public bodies that advise the City of Palm Desert, conduct hearings, or provide resident oversight.
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Local reporting
News about Palm Desert
Local reporting is prioritized. Where a newsroom item is not available, an official city update may be included. Please click through to visit and support local journalism.
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Methodology and limits
Data coverage and sources
Coverage is assessed against the information expected for this kind of area and is updated as new relationships are verified.
Current assessment
Developing coverage
Municipal records are available, while school, special-district, and overlapping representation layers remain incomplete.
Assessed August 8, 2026
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