Gilpin, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Gilpin, Colorado has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 1.9 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 | 1,099 | 44.6% | 3.8 pts (93 votes) | 2,465 | — | 13.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,807 | 56.5% | 15.0 pts (478 votes) | 3,196 | +10.8 pts | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,954 | 59.2% | 21.2 pts (701 votes) | 3,301 | +6.6 pts | 12.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,892 | 56.7% | 16.4 pts (546 votes) | 3,338 | -5.0 pts | 11.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,634 | 45.7% | 1.9 pts (68 votes) | 3,576 | -14.7 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,223 | 53.1% | 9.3 pts (390 votes) | 4,186 | +7.5 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,254 | 54.6% | 12.7 pts (525 votes) | 4,129 | +3.6 pts | 1.9 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 | 4,783 | 51.5% of population |
| 2004 | 4,752 | 67.3% of population |
| 2008 | 5,026 | 65.7% of population |
| 2012 | 5,431 | 61.5% of population |
| 2016 | 5,914 | 60.5% of population |
| 2020 | 5,817 | 72.0% of population |
| 2024 | 5,963 | 69.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gilpin shifted 8.8 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
Gilpin 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 Gilpin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gilpin 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 Gilpin?
Gilpin's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 2.1 points (68 votes) out of 3,576 total votes cast.
Has Gilpin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gilpin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gilpin?
The widest margin on record for Gilpin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Gilpin relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,129 votes were recorded in Gilpin against a total population of 5,963 (69.2% 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 Gilpin a presidential bellwether county?
Gilpin 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%).