Montezuma, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Montezuma, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.8 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,158 | 65.6% | 38.4 pts (3,602 votes) | 9,384 | — | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,988 | 63.4% | 28.3 pts (3,121 votes) | 11,015 | +12.6 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,961 | 58.9% | 19.5 pts (2,300 votes) | 11,825 | +9.0 pts | 28.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,401 | 60.1% | 23.2 pts (2,859 votes) | 12,318 | -4.1 pts | 29.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,853 | 61.1% | 30.2 pts (3,880 votes) | 12,858 | -8.9 pts | 38.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,306 | 60.0% | 22.4 pts (3,470 votes) | 15,500 | +9.9 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,972 | 59.3% | 21.0 pts (3,179 votes) | 15,136 | +1.4 pts | 32.8 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 | 23,847 | 39.4% of population |
| 2004 | 24,456 | 45.0% of population |
| 2008 | 25,222 | 46.9% of population |
| 2012 | 25,476 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 25,994 | 49.5% of population |
| 2020 | 25,889 | 59.9% of population |
| 2024 | 26,841 | 56.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montezuma shifted 19.8 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
Montezuma has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Montezuma voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montezuma has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Montezuma?
Montezuma's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.8 points (2,300 votes) out of 11,825 total votes cast.
Has Montezuma ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Montezuma has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Montezuma?
The widest margin on record for Montezuma was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 41.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Montezuma relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,136 votes were recorded in Montezuma against a total population of 26,841 (56.4% 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 Montezuma a presidential bellwether county?
Montezuma has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).