Chaffee, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Chaffee, Colorado has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 2.7 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,300 | 56.5% | 20.1 pts (1,532 votes) | 7,610 | — | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,875 | 55.6% | 12.6 pts (1,109 votes) | 8,769 | +8.8 pts | 8.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,873 | 49.1% | 0.1 pts (12 votes) | 9,920 | +12.7 pts | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,086 | 48.6% | 0.2 pts (16 votes) | 10,462 | +0.3 pts | 5.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,391 | 47.9% | 4.5 pts (503 votes) | 11,250 | -5.1 pts | 10.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 7,160 | 52.2% | 6.8 pts (938 votes) | 13,718 | +11.9 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 7,992 | 55.4% | 13.6 pts (1,958 votes) | 14,416 | +7.0 pts | 2.7 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16,337 | 46.6% of population |
| 2004 | 17,047 | 51.4% of population |
| 2008 | 17,573 | 56.5% of population |
| 2012 | 18,154 | 57.6% of population |
| 2016 | 19,110 | 58.9% of population |
| 2020 | 19,488 | 70.4% of population |
| 2024 | 20,780 | 69.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chaffee shifted 35.6 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
Chaffee has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), 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 Chaffee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chaffee has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chaffee?
Chaffee's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.1 points (12 votes) out of 9,920 total votes cast.
Has Chaffee ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Chaffee changed which party won the county in: 2012, 2016, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chaffee?
The widest margin on record for Chaffee was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Chaffee relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,416 votes were recorded in Chaffee against a total population of 20,780 (69.4% 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 Chaffee a presidential bellwether county?
Chaffee has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).