Huerfano, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Huerfano, Colorado has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 20.1 pts more Rep. 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 | 1,495 | 47.1% | 0.9 pts (29 votes) | 3,174 | — | 10.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,700 | 50.0% | 1.1 pts (37 votes) | 3,402 | -2.1 pts | 3.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,989 | 54.6% | 11.2 pts (409 votes) | 3,643 | +12.6 pts | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,953 | 52.6% | 8.3 pts (307 votes) | 3,714 | -2.9 pts | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,883 | 49.8% | 6.6 pts (250 votes) | 3,783 | -15.6 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,203 | 50.0% | 2.9 pts (127 votes) | 4,406 | +4.1 pts | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,346 | 52.9% | 8.6 pts (381 votes) | 4,438 | -5.9 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
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 | 7,771 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 7,193 | 47.3% of population |
| 2008 | 7,073 | 51.5% of population |
| 2012 | 6,565 | 56.6% of population |
| 2016 | 6,580 | 57.5% of population |
| 2020 | 6,824 | 64.6% of population |
| 2024 | 6,988 | 63.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Huerfano shifted 9.8 points toward the Republican 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
Huerfano has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Huerfano voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Huerfano 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 Huerfano?
Huerfano's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.0 points (29 votes) out of 3,174 total votes cast.
Has Huerfano ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Huerfano changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Huerfano?
The widest margin on record for Huerfano was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 11.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Huerfano relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,438 votes were recorded in Huerfano against a total population of 6,988 (63.5% 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 Huerfano a presidential bellwether county?
Huerfano has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).