Ouray, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Ouray, 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 10.4 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 | 1,279 | 57.3% | 25.7 pts (574 votes) | 2,233 | — | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,402 | 51.6% | 4.6 pts (124 votes) | 2,719 | +24.3 pts | 0.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,636 | 53.5% | 8.8 pts (269 votes) | 3,060 | +13.6 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,646 | 51.4% | 5.2 pts (165 votes) | 3,202 | -3.7 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,697 | 51.3% | 10.5 pts (346 votes) | 3,310 | +6.1 pts | 6.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,365 | 58.8% | 19.6 pts (788 votes) | 4,020 | +8.6 pts | 6.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,442 | 59.6% | 21.2 pts (869 votes) | 4,098 | +1.7 pts | 10.4 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 | 3,775 | 59.2% of population |
| 2004 | 4,003 | 67.9% of population |
| 2008 | 4,405 | 69.5% of population |
| 2012 | 4,507 | 71.0% of population |
| 2016 | 4,789 | 69.1% of population |
| 2020 | 4,882 | 82.3% of population |
| 2024 | 5,197 | 78.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ouray shifted 50.6 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
Ouray 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 Ouray voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ouray 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 Ouray?
Ouray's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.6 points (124 votes) out of 2,719 total votes cast.
Has Ouray ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Ouray 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 Ouray?
The widest margin on record for Ouray was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Ouray relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,098 votes were recorded in Ouray against a total population of 5,197 (78.9% 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 Ouray a presidential bellwether county?
Ouray 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%).