Weld, Colorado — Presidential Election Results
Weld, Colorado has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.8 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 | 37,409 | 58.0% | 21.6 pts (13,973 votes) | 64,541 | — | 14.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 55,591 | 62.7% | 26.8 pts (23,723 votes) | 88,652 | -4.2 pts | 22.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 56,526 | 53.4% | 8.7 pts (9,234 votes) | 105,866 | +18.2 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 63,775 | 55.0% | 12.7 pts (14,725 votes) | 115,866 | -4.2 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 76,651 | 56.6% | 22.2 pts (30,132 votes) | 135,428 | -11.4 pts | 29.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 96,145 | 57.6% | 18.0 pts (30,085 votes) | 166,974 | +5.9 pts | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 106,469 | 59.2% | 21.0 pts (37,717 votes) | 179,854 | -3.0 pts | 32.8 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 | 182,782 | 35.3% of population |
| 2004 | 215,322 | 41.2% of population |
| 2008 | 243,442 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 264,131 | 43.9% of population |
| 2016 | 295,712 | 45.8% of population |
| 2020 | 331,467 | 50.4% of population |
| 2024 | 369,745 | 48.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Weld shifted 1.4 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
Weld 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 Weld voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Weld 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 Weld?
Weld's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.9 points (9,234 votes) out of 105,866 total votes cast.
Has Weld ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Weld has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Weld?
The widest margin on record for Weld was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Weld relative to its population?
In 2024, 179,854 votes were recorded in Weld against a total population of 369,745 (48.6% 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 Weld a presidential bellwether county?
Weld 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%).