Chaffee County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
Chaffee County, CO (Colorado) voted D+13.6 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 7,992 votes (55.41%) to 6,034 (41.84%) for Trump.
This represents a D+6.7% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Chaffee County is classified as a lean Democratic county. Chaffee County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020. The county has a population of approximately 20,178.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.4%(7,992) | 41.8%(6,034) | D+13.6 | D+6.7 |
| 2020 | 52.2%(7,160) | 45.4%(6,222) | D+6.8 | D+11.3 |
| 2016 | 43.5%(4,888) | 47.9%(5,391) | R+4.5 | R+4.6 |
| 2012 | 48.6%(5,086) | 48.5%(5,070) | D+0.2 | D+0.3 |
| 2008 | 49.0%(4,861) | 49.1%(4,873) | R+0.1 | D+12.5 |
| 2004 | 42.9%(3,766) | 55.6%(4,875) | R+12.6 | D+7.5 |
| 2000 | 36.4%(2,768) | 56.5%(4,300) | R+20.1 | R+15.8 |
| 1996 | 42.5%(2,768) | 46.9%(3,052) | R+4.4 | R+2.2 |
| 1992 | 36.4%(2,284) | 38.5%(2,419) | R+2.1 | D+7.2 |
| 1988 | 44.6%(2,548) | 53.9%(3,080) | R+9.3 | D+24.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Chaffee County, CO • 1880–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 45.2%(4,025) | 49.3%(4,393) | R+4.1 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 48.7%(4,664) | 45.6%(4,369) | D+3.1 | D+18.5 |
| 2002 | 40.4%(2,797) | 55.8%(3,862) | R+15.4 | R+0.4 |
| 1996 | 41.5%(2,680) | 56.5%(3,651) | R+15.0 | D+3.6 |
| 1990 | 39.4%(1,833) | 58.0%(2,701) | R+18.6 | D+17.2 |
| 1984 | 31.4%(1,714) | 67.3%(3,668) | R+35.8 | R+27.3 |
| 1978 | 45.1%(1,747) | 53.7%(2,079) | R+8.6 | D+0.2 |
| 1972 | 44.7%(1,851) | 53.4%(2,213) | R+8.7 | D+8.1 |
| 1966 | 41.6%(1,524) | 58.4%(2,143) | R+16.9 | R+16.7 |
| 1960 | 49.4%(2,028) | 49.6%(2,037) | R+0.2 | R+11.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57.9%(6,807) | 39.5%(4,646) | D+18.4 | D+14.3 |
| 2018 | 50.0%(5,461) | 45.9%(5,018) | D+4.1 | D+5.1 |
| 2014 | 47.1%(4,211) | 48.2%(4,306) | R+1.1 | R+36.4 |
| 2010 | 51.1%(4,331) | 15.8%(1,339) | D+35.3 | D+17.1 |
| 2006 | 57.8%(4,298) | 39.5%(2,940) | D+18.3 | D+44.3 |
| 2002 | 34.8%(2,394) | 60.9%(4,187) | R+26.1 | R+21.1 |
| 1998 | 46.4%(2,843) | 51.4%(3,146) | R+4.9 | R+6.1 |
| 1994 | 48.6%(2,733) | 47.4%(2,668) | D+1.2 | R+24.1 |
| 1990 | 61.5%(2,853) | 36.2%(1,680) | D+25.3 | D+8.0 |
| 1986 | 58.2%(2,732) | 40.9%(1,920) | D+17.3 | R+10.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab