Adams, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Adams, Colorado has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.0 pts more Rep. than Colorado overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 54,132 | 50.2% | 6.1 pts (6,571 votes) | 107,852 | — | 15.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 69,122 | 50.6% | 2.3 pts (3,210 votes) | 136,672 | -4.1 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 93,443 | 58.2% | 18.4 pts (29,467 votes) | 160,499 | +16.3 pts | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 100,649 | 57.1% | 16.8 pts (29,677 votes) | 176,230 | -1.4 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 96,558 | 49.9% | 8.5 pts (16,476 votes) | 193,665 | -8.0 pts | 4.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 134,202 | 56.7% | 16.3 pts (38,545 votes) | 236,740 | +7.4 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 124,056 | 53.2% | 9.0 pts (21,032 votes) | 233,336 | -7.5 pts | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 350,888 | 30.7% of population |
| 2004 | 384,809 | 35.5% of population |
| 2008 | 424,913 | 37.8% of population |
| 2012 | 460,558 | 38.3% of population |
| 2016 | 497,734 | 38.9% of population |
| 2020 | 520,517 | 45.5% of population |
| 2024 | 542,973 | 43.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Adams shifted 2.8 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Adams has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Adams voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Adams has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Adams?
Adams's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 2.4 points (3,210 votes) out of 136,672 total votes cast.
Has Adams ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Adams has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Adams?
The widest margin on record for Adams was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 18.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Adams relative to its population?
In 2024, 233,336 votes were recorded in Adams against a total population of 542,973 (43.0% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Adams a presidential bellwether county?
Adams has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).