Key Takeaways — Colorado
- Harris won Colorado by +10 in 2024 (53.6% vs 43.6%) — once a swing state, now solidly Lean D driven by Denver suburbs and high college-educated population
- Michael Bennet's Senate seat is up in 2026 — rated Likely D but not Safe, as Republicans are targeting blue-state incumbents with strong candidates in the anti-incumbent environment
- Governor Jared Polis (D) is term-limited in 2026, opening a competitive gubernatorial race that will test whether Colorado's lean can shift back toward Republicans
- Colorado is the only major state with all-mail voting statewide since 2013, making it a reference point for mail voting debates nationally
2024 Presidential Election — Colorado
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +10.0. Margin: 10.0 pts.
Key Facts — Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Colorado vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Colorado voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 53.6% versus Trump's 43.6%. The state has 10 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Colorado?
Colorado's two US senators are Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Colorado's political lean?
Colorado is rated "Lean D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Denver, and Colorado carries 10 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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