Saguache, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Saguache, Colorado has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 7.4 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,145 | 45.3% | 2.6 pts (67 votes) | 2,529 | — | 12.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,594 | 56.9% | 15.4 pts (431 votes) | 2,803 | +12.6 pts | 20.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,730 | 63.0% | 28.3 pts (777 votes) | 2,747 | +13.3 pts | 19.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,864 | 63.6% | 30.7 pts (900 votes) | 2,930 | +2.9 pts | 26.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,417 | 50.0% | 9.5 pts (270 votes) | 2,835 | -21.3 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,884 | 55.6% | 13.9 pts (471 votes) | 3,389 | +3.8 pts | 0.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,704 | 50.1% | 3.7 pts (127 votes) | 3,400 | -10.4 pts | 7.4 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 | 5,939 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 6,365 | 44.0% of population |
| 2008 | 6,179 | 44.5% of population |
| 2012 | 6,333 | 46.3% of population |
| 2016 | 6,412 | 44.2% of population |
| 2020 | 6,395 | 53.0% of population |
| 2024 | 6,670 | 51.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Saguache shifted 0.9 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
Saguache has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Saguache voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Saguache has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Saguache?
Saguache's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 3.0 points (67 votes) out of 2,529 total votes cast.
Has Saguache ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Saguache has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Saguache?
The widest margin on record for Saguache was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 31.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Saguache relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,400 votes were recorded in Saguache against a total population of 6,670 (51.0% 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 Saguache a presidential bellwether county?
Saguache has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Colorado's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).