Denver, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Denver, Colorado has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 46.4 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 122,693 | 61.9% | 31.0 pts (61,469 votes) | 198,347 | — | 42.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 166,135 | 69.6% | 40.3 pts (96,232 votes) | 238,672 | +7.3 pts | 45.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 204,882 | 75.5% | 52.4 pts (142,315 votes) | 271,533 | +12.4 pts | 44.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 222,018 | 73.6% | 49.4 pts (148,907 votes) | 301,694 | -2.8 pts | 45.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 244,551 | 73.7% | 54.8 pts (181,861 votes) | 331,852 | +8.7 pts | 53.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 313,293 | 79.6% | 61.4 pts (241,675 votes) | 393,829 | +3.6 pts | 48.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 278,634 | 76.7% | 56.2 pts (203,869 votes) | 363,076 | -5.1 pts | 46.4 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 | 555,651 | 35.7% of population |
| 2004 | 550,756 | 43.3% of population |
| 2008 | 575,721 | 47.2% of population |
| 2012 | 635,163 | 47.5% of population |
| 2016 | 696,159 | 47.7% of population |
| 2020 | 717,620 | 54.9% of population |
| 2024 | 729,019 | 49.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Denver shifted 24.3 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
Denver 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 Denver voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Denver 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 Denver?
Denver's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 33.4 points (61,469 votes) out of 198,347 total votes cast.
Has Denver ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Denver has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Denver?
The widest margin on record for Denver was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 62.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Denver relative to its population?
In 2024, 363,076 votes were recorded in Denver against a total population of 729,019 (49.8% 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 Denver a presidential bellwether county?
Denver 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%).