La Plata, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
La Plata, 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 7.9 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 | 9,993 | 48.8% | 10.4 pts (2,129 votes) | 20,490 | — | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 13,409 | 52.6% | 6.7 pts (1,705 votes) | 25,490 | +18.7 pts | 11.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,057 | 57.4% | 16.3 pts (4,554 votes) | 27,979 | +9.7 pts | 7.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 15,489 | 53.1% | 9.2 pts (2,695 votes) | 29,184 | -7.0 pts | 4.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 15,525 | 49.8% | 9.4 pts (2,938 votes) | 31,150 | +0.9 pts | 5.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 20,548 | 57.6% | 17.7 pts (6,315 votes) | 35,667 | +7.7 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 20,677 | 57.9% | 18.6 pts (6,653 votes) | 35,681 | +1.0 pts | 7.9 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 | 44,228 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 46,728 | 54.5% of population |
| 2008 | 50,291 | 55.6% of population |
| 2012 | 52,451 | 55.6% of population |
| 2016 | 55,316 | 56.3% of population |
| 2020 | 55,676 | 64.1% of population |
| 2024 | 56,823 | 62.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in La Plata shifted 31.1 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
La Plata 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 La Plata voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, La Plata 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 La Plata?
La Plata's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 6.8 points (1,705 votes) out of 25,490 total votes cast.
Has La Plata ever flipped between parties?
Yes. La Plata 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 La Plata?
The widest margin on record for La Plata was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 19.2 points.
How many votes were cast in La Plata relative to its population?
In 2024, 35,681 votes were recorded in La Plata against a total population of 56,823 (62.8% 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 La Plata a presidential bellwether county?
La Plata 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%).