Routt, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Routt, Colorado has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 17.2 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 | 4,472 | 46.4% | 2.7 pts (264 votes) | 9,638 | — | 5.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 6,392 | 54.3% | 10.1 pts (1,193 votes) | 11,761 | +13.3 pts | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,270 | 62.7% | 26.9 pts (3,545 votes) | 13,199 | +17.0 pts | 18.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,547 | 56.7% | 15.6 pts (2,078 votes) | 13,317 | -11.3 pts | 10.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 7,600 | 54.3% | 16.9 pts (2,370 votes) | 13,986 | +2.5 pts | 13.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 10,582 | 62.7% | 27.6 pts (4,657 votes) | 16,876 | +9.7 pts | 14.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 10,208 | 62.5% | 27.7 pts (4,532 votes) | 16,335 | +0.3 pts | 17.2 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 | 19,815 | 48.6% of population |
| 2004 | 21,162 | 55.6% of population |
| 2008 | 23,135 | 57.1% of population |
| 2012 | 23,272 | 57.2% of population |
| 2016 | 24,682 | 56.7% of population |
| 2020 | 24,840 | 67.9% of population |
| 2024 | 25,243 | 64.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Routt shifted 31.6 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
Routt has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Routt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Routt has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Routt?
Routt's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.0 points (264 votes) out of 9,638 total votes cast.
Has Routt ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Routt changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Routt?
The widest margin on record for Routt was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 28.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Routt relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,335 votes were recorded in Routt against a total population of 25,243 (64.7% 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 Routt a presidential bellwether county?
Routt has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).