Montrose, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Montrose, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.6 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 | 9,266 | 65.2% | 36.8 pts (5,225 votes) | 14,215 | — | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,218 | 69.2% | 39.7 pts (6,442 votes) | 16,219 | -1.0 pts | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,199 | 63.7% | 29.8 pts (5,704 votes) | 19,153 | +9.8 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,552 | 67.3% | 36.8 pts (7,414 votes) | 20,130 | -7.1 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,382 | 67.9% | 42.1 pts (8,916 votes) | 21,186 | -7.3 pts | 50.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,770 | 67.3% | 36.4 pts (9,083 votes) | 24,922 | +7.8 pts | 51.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,704 | 65.2% | 32.6 pts (8,350 votes) | 25,617 | +3.8 pts | 44.6 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 | 33,599 | 42.3% of population |
| 2004 | 36,310 | 44.7% of population |
| 2008 | 40,658 | 47.1% of population |
| 2012 | 40,650 | 49.5% of population |
| 2016 | 41,151 | 51.5% of population |
| 2020 | 42,820 | 58.2% of population |
| 2024 | 44,806 | 57.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montrose shifted 5.9 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
Montrose 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 Montrose voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montrose 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 Montrose?
Montrose's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.5 points (5,704 votes) out of 19,153 total votes cast.
Has Montrose ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Montrose has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Montrose?
The widest margin on record for Montrose was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 44.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Montrose relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,617 votes were recorded in Montrose against a total population of 44,806 (57.2% 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 Montrose a presidential bellwether county?
Montrose 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%).