Baca, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Baca, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 83.2 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 | 1,663 | 73.0% | 49.7 pts (1,132 votes) | 2,278 | — | 42.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,680 | 76.9% | 54.8 pts (1,197 votes) | 2,186 | -3.7 pts | 50.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,572 | 72.3% | 47.6 pts (1,036 votes) | 2,175 | +6.2 pts | 58.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,559 | 74.0% | 51.9 pts (1,092 votes) | 2,106 | -4.8 pts | 59.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,753 | 81.4% | 68.3 pts (1,470 votes) | 2,153 | -18.3 pts | 77.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,867 | 83.9% | 69.7 pts (1,550 votes) | 2,225 | +1.2 pts | 84.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,686 | 84.1% | 70.4 pts (1,411 votes) | 2,004 | -1.0 pts | 83.2 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 | 4,501 | 50.6% of population |
| 2004 | 4,064 | 53.8% of population |
| 2008 | 3,806 | 57.1% of population |
| 2012 | 3,722 | 56.6% of population |
| 2016 | 3,530 | 61.0% of population |
| 2020 | 3,482 | 63.9% of population |
| 2024 | 3,367 | 59.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Baca shifted 20.4 points toward the Republican 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
Baca 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 Baca voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Baca 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 Baca?
Baca's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 49.1 points (1,036 votes) out of 2,175 total votes cast.
Has Baca ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Baca has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Baca?
The widest margin on record for Baca was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 72.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Baca relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,004 votes were recorded in Baca against a total population of 3,367 (59.5% 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 Baca a presidential bellwether county?
Baca 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%).