Otero County, Colorado: null
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+26.4
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
19K
Population
Otero County, Colorado voted R+26.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,520 votes (61.84%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.0/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+26.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population18,690
Median Age
40.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,500(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
52.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
41.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
68.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(3,164) | 61.8%(5,520) | R+26.4 | -3.9 |
| 2020 | 37.6%(3,605) | 60.1%(5,756) | R+22.5 | +1.0 |
| 2016 | 34.8%(2,943) | 58.3%(4,928) | R+23.5 | -14.5 |
| 2012 | 44.5%(3,647) | 53.5%(4,382) | R+9.0 | +1.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(3,546) | 54.5%(4,393) | R+10.5 | +11.3 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(3,164) | 60.5%(4,947) | R+21.8 | -6.5 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,963) | 55.8%(4,082) | R+15.3 | -15.7 |
| 1996 | 45.5%(3,386) | 45.1%(3,356) | D+0.4 | -4.0 |
| 1992 | 41.9%(3,485) | 37.5%(3,120) | D+4.4 | +8.7 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(3,910) | 51.4%(4,265) | R+4.3 | +23.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.1%(2,332) | 57.4%(3,814) | R+22.3 | -19.4 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(3,626) | 48.7%(3,853) | R+2.9 | +14.3 |
| 2002 | 39.8%(2,423) | 56.9%(3,470) | R+17.2 | -4.0 |
| 1996 | 42.2%(3,224) | 55.4%(4,232) | R+13.2 | +20.0 |
| 1990 | 32.6%(2,044) | 65.8%(4,128) | R+33.2 | +0.4 |
| 1984 | 32.0%(2,663) | 65.7%(5,465) | R+33.7 | -15.1 |
| 1978 | 39.7%(2,629) | 58.3%(3,863) | R+18.6 | -14.9 |
| 1972 | 46.7%(4,052) | 50.4%(4,377) | R+3.7 | +4.5 |
| 1966 | 45.7%(3,958) | 53.9%(4,675) | R+8.3 | +3.3 |
| 1960 | 43.9%(4,662) | 55.5%(5,891) | R+11.6 | +0.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39.2%(2,913) | 54.8%(4,076) | R+15.6 | +1.0 |
| 2014 | 38.8%(2,599) | 55.5%(3,714) | R+16.6 | -41.7 |
| 2010 | 45.1%(2,894) | 20.0%(1,286) | D+25.1 | +11.6 |
| 2006 | 55.5%(3,432) | 42.1%(2,603) | D+13.4 | +47.8 |
| 2002 | 32.2%(1,989) | 66.5%(4,112) | R+34.3 | -20.2 |
| 1998 | 41.9%(2,620) | 56.1%(3,507) | R+14.2 | -14.7 |
| 1994 | 48.8%(2,895) | 48.2%(2,862) | D+0.6 | -29.1 |
| 1990 | 63.8%(3,905) | 34.1%(2,091) | D+29.6 | +18.7 |
| 1986 | 55.2%(3,797) | 44.3%(3,045) | D+10.9 | -14.3 |
| 1982 | 61.5%(4,271) | 36.3%(2,517) | D+25.3 | +22.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(82.0%) | Nikki Haley(15.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(33.2%) | Joe Biden(26.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.3%) | Hillary Clinton(45.1%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(50.9%) | Hillary Clinton(48.3%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee