Archuleta, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Archuleta, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 25.7 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,988 | 62.8% | 32.7 pts (1,556 votes) | 4,758 | — | 26.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,601 | 61.7% | 25.0 pts (1,460 votes) | 5,839 | +9.8 pts | 20.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,638 | 54.9% | 12.1 pts (802 votes) | 6,625 | +13.0 pts | 21.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,872 | 57.5% | 17.7 pts (1,193 votes) | 6,734 | -5.8 pts | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,264 | 58.1% | 24.0 pts (1,764 votes) | 7,339 | -7.9 pts | 31.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,189 | 56.7% | 15.9 pts (1,451 votes) | 9,144 | +9.8 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,218 | 55.8% | 14.0 pts (1,314 votes) | 9,355 | +1.8 pts | 25.7 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 | 10,020 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 11,266 | 51.8% of population |
| 2008 | 12,250 | 54.1% of population |
| 2012 | 12,132 | 55.5% of population |
| 2016 | 12,825 | 57.2% of population |
| 2020 | 13,425 | 68.1% of population |
| 2024 | 14,112 | 66.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Archuleta shifted 20.8 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
Archuleta has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Archuleta voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Archuleta has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Archuleta?
Archuleta's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.4 points (802 votes) out of 6,625 total votes cast.
Has Archuleta ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Archuleta has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Archuleta?
The widest margin on record for Archuleta was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 35.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Archuleta relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,355 votes were recorded in Archuleta against a total population of 14,112 (66.3% 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 Archuleta a presidential bellwether county?
Archuleta has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).