Rio Blanco, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Rio Blanco, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 76.1 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 | 2,185 | 76.5% | 57.5 pts (1,642 votes) | 2,855 | — | 51.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,403 | 80.0% | 61.2 pts (1,837 votes) | 3,003 | -1.7 pts | 57.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,437 | 77.4% | 56.6 pts (1,782 votes) | 3,147 | +4.2 pts | 66.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,724 | 80.9% | 64.0 pts (2,156 votes) | 3,369 | -7.9 pts | 71.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,791 | 80.9% | 68.3 pts (2,355 votes) | 3,450 | -7.5 pts | 78.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,061 | 82.9% | 67.7 pts (2,500 votes) | 3,691 | +4.0 pts | 82.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,988 | 81.0% | 63.7 pts (2,351 votes) | 3,690 | +4.2 pts | 76.1 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 | 5,986 | 47.7% of population |
| 2004 | 6,007 | 50.0% of population |
| 2008 | 6,522 | 48.3% of population |
| 2012 | 6,758 | 49.9% of population |
| 2016 | 6,436 | 53.6% of population |
| 2020 | 6,521 | 56.6% of population |
| 2024 | 6,607 | 55.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rio Blanco shifted 4.7 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
Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco?
Rio Blanco's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 57.6 points (1,782 votes) out of 3,147 total votes cast.
Has Rio Blanco ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rio Blanco has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rio Blanco?
The widest margin on record for Rio Blanco was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Rio Blanco relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,690 votes were recorded in Rio Blanco against a total population of 6,607 (55.8% 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 Rio Blanco a presidential bellwether county?
Rio Blanco 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%).