Teller, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Teller, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.7 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 | 6,477 | 65.8% | 37.8 pts (3,727 votes) | 9,847 | — | 31.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,094 | 68.4% | 38.3 pts (4,538 votes) | 11,840 | +1.4 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,146 | 63.1% | 28.1 pts (3,633 votes) | 12,906 | +10.3 pts | 37.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,702 | 64.9% | 32.6 pts (4,369 votes) | 13,407 | -4.8 pts | 39.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,745 | 67.5% | 42.5 pts (6,142 votes) | 14,444 | -12.5 pts | 51.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,241 | 66.4% | 35.2 pts (5,963 votes) | 16,939 | +9.9 pts | 50.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,856 | 66.5% | 35.5 pts (5,791 votes) | 16,326 | -0.3 pts | 47.7 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 | 20,655 | 47.7% of population |
| 2004 | 21,678 | 54.6% of population |
| 2008 | 22,725 | 56.8% of population |
| 2012 | 23,445 | 57.2% of population |
| 2016 | 24,058 | 60.0% of population |
| 2020 | 24,745 | 68.5% of population |
| 2024 | 24,862 | 65.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Teller shifted 4.0 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
Teller 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 Teller voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Teller 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 Teller?
Teller's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 28.7 points (3,633 votes) out of 12,906 total votes cast.
Has Teller ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Teller has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Teller?
The widest margin on record for Teller was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 46.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Teller relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,326 votes were recorded in Teller against a total population of 24,862 (65.7% 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 Teller a presidential bellwether county?
Teller 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%).