Gunnison, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Gunnison, Colorado has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 18.9 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,128 | 43.2% | 1.0 pts (69 votes) | 7,236 | — | 7.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,782 | 56.8% | 15.5 pts (1,303 votes) | 8,420 | +16.9 pts | 20.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,556 | 62.6% | 27.3 pts (2,425 votes) | 8,870 | +12.1 pts | 18.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,044 | 58.2% | 19.6 pts (1,703 votes) | 8,667 | -7.6 pts | 14.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,128 | 54.5% | 19.5 pts (1,839 votes) | 9,412 | +1.5 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 7,132 | 63.7% | 30.4 pts (3,397 votes) | 11,190 | +9.4 pts | 17.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 6,887 | 63.0% | 29.2 pts (3,198 votes) | 10,939 | -1.0 pts | 18.9 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 | 14,068 | 51.4% of population |
| 2004 | 14,356 | 58.7% of population |
| 2008 | 15,250 | 58.2% of population |
| 2012 | 15,378 | 56.4% of population |
| 2016 | 16,414 | 57.3% of population |
| 2020 | 16,946 | 66.0% of population |
| 2024 | 17,310 | 63.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gunnison shifted 31.4 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
Gunnison has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Gunnison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gunnison has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Gunnison?
Gunnison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.1 points (69 votes) out of 7,236 total votes cast.
Has Gunnison ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Gunnison changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gunnison?
The widest margin on record for Gunnison was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 31.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Gunnison relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,939 votes were recorded in Gunnison against a total population of 17,310 (63.2% 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 Gunnison a presidential bellwether county?
Gunnison has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).