Larimer, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Larimer, Colorado has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 6.8 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 | 62,429 | 52.7% | 13.8 pts (16,374 votes) | 118,537 | — | 6.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 75,884 | 51.8% | 5.2 pts (7,618 votes) | 146,435 | +9.8 pts | 0.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 89,822 | 54.0% | 9.7 pts (16,181 votes) | 166,373 | +15.2 pts | 0.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 92,747 | 51.5% | 5.8 pts (10,371 votes) | 180,180 | -4.0 pts | 0.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 93,113 | 47.5% | 4.9 pts (9,683 votes) | 195,980 | -0.4 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 126,120 | 56.2% | 15.4 pts (34,631 votes) | 224,338 | +10.4 pts | 2.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 129,376 | 57.4% | 17.6 pts (39,696 votes) | 225,482 | +2.2 pts | 6.8 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 | 253,072 | 46.8% of population |
| 2004 | 271,510 | 53.9% of population |
| 2008 | 291,650 | 57.0% of population |
| 2012 | 310,842 | 58.0% of population |
| 2016 | 338,984 | 57.8% of population |
| 2020 | 359,932 | 62.3% of population |
| 2024 | 374,574 | 60.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Larimer shifted 33.2 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
Larimer has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Larimer voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Larimer has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Larimer?
Larimer's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 5.3 points (7,618 votes) out of 146,435 total votes cast.
Has Larimer ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Larimer changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Larimer?
The widest margin on record for Larimer was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 18.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Larimer relative to its population?
In 2024, 225,482 votes were recorded in Larimer against a total population of 374,574 (60.2% 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 Larimer a presidential bellwether county?
Larimer has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).