Rio Grande, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Rio Grande, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.0 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 | 3,111 | 61.3% | 27.7 pts (1,404 votes) | 5,075 | — | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,448 | 62.4% | 26.1 pts (1,442 votes) | 5,523 | +2.7 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,930 | 53.8% | 8.9 pts (482 votes) | 5,444 | +17.5 pts | 18.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,918 | 52.7% | 8.0 pts (440 votes) | 5,533 | +0.8 pts | 13.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,085 | 55.7% | 19.6 pts (1,084 votes) | 5,534 | -13.2 pts | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,660 | 58.0% | 18.5 pts (1,165 votes) | 6,305 | +2.4 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,743 | 60.4% | 23.2 pts (1,437 votes) | 6,194 | -4.8 pts | 35.0 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 | 12,445 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 12,328 | 44.8% of population |
| 2008 | 11,860 | 45.9% of population |
| 2012 | 11,866 | 46.6% of population |
| 2016 | 11,337 | 48.8% of population |
| 2020 | 11,543 | 54.6% of population |
| 2024 | 11,132 | 55.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rio Grande shifted 5.4 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
Rio Grande 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 Grande voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rio Grande 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 Grande?
Rio Grande's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 8.2 points (440 votes) out of 5,533 total votes cast.
Has Rio Grande ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rio Grande has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rio Grande?
The widest margin on record for Rio Grande was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 29.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Rio Grande relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,194 votes were recorded in Rio Grande against a total population of 11,132 (55.6% 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 Rio Grande a presidential bellwether county?
Rio Grande 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%).