Otero, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Otero, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.4 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 | 4,082 | 55.8% | 15.3 pts (1,119 votes) | 7,312 | — | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,947 | 60.5% | 21.8 pts (1,783 votes) | 8,180 | -6.1 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,393 | 54.5% | 10.5 pts (847 votes) | 8,064 | +11.3 pts | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,382 | 53.5% | 9.0 pts (735 votes) | 8,192 | +1.5 pts | 14.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,928 | 58.3% | 23.5 pts (1,985 votes) | 8,452 | -16.1 pts | 30.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,756 | 60.1% | 22.5 pts (2,151 votes) | 9,576 | +2.2 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,520 | 61.8% | 26.4 pts (2,356 votes) | 8,925 | -4.2 pts | 38.4 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 | 20,242 | 36.1% of population |
| 2004 | 19,436 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 18,726 | 43.1% of population |
| 2012 | 18,634 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 18,266 | 46.3% of population |
| 2020 | 18,664 | 51.3% of population |
| 2024 | 17,991 | 49.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Otero shifted 11.2 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
Otero 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 Otero voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Otero 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 Otero?
Otero's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 9.2 points (735 votes) out of 8,192 total votes cast.
Has Otero ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Otero has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Otero?
The widest margin on record for Otero was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Otero relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,925 votes were recorded in Otero against a total population of 17,991 (49.6% 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 Otero a presidential bellwether county?
Otero 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%).