Broomfield, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Broomfield, Colorado has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 6 presidential elections on record (2004–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 18.1 pts more Dem. 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 | Data not yet available for this cycle — see sourcing note below. | |||||||
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,007 | 51.7% | 4.6 pts (1,072 votes) | 23,235 | — | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,168 | 54.9% | 11.6 pts (3,411 votes) | 29,453 | +16.5 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,966 | 51.8% | 6.0 pts (1,958 votes) | 32,777 | -5.7 pts | 0.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 19,731 | 52.4% | 14.2 pts (5,364 votes) | 37,689 | +9.6 pts | 10.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 29,077 | 62.4% | 27.4 pts (12,782 votes) | 46,632 | +12.4 pts | 14.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 29,426 | 62.9% | 28.5 pts (13,355 votes) | 46,817 | +1.2 pts | 18.1 pts more Dem. |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 44,867 | 51.8% of population |
| 2008 | 53,181 | 55.4% of population |
| 2012 | 58,971 | 55.6% of population |
| 2016 | 66,513 | 56.7% of population |
| 2020 | 74,494 | 62.6% of population |
| 2024 | 78,323 | 59.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2004 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Broomfield shifted 34.0 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
Broomfield has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 6 presidential elections (67%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 6 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Broomfield voted in presidential elections since 2004?
Since 2004, Broomfield has voted Democratic in 5 of 6 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 6, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Broomfield?
Broomfield's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.7 points (1,072 votes) out of 23,235 total votes cast.
Has Broomfield ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Broomfield changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2004-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Broomfield?
The widest margin on record for Broomfield was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 29.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Broomfield relative to its population?
In 2024, 46,817 votes were recorded in Broomfield against a total population of 78,323 (59.8% 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 Broomfield a presidential bellwether county?
Broomfield has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 6 presidential elections (67%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 6 (100%).