Centennial, CO Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Centennial, CO

In the last Presidential election, Centennial, CO voted predominantly Democrat, with 61.0% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 36.4% of voters in Centennial voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Centennial is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 112th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Centennial ranks 227th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Centennial, CO are: R R D D D D

Centennial, Colorado, located in Arapahoe County, has shown a mixed voting pattern over the last 25 years. The region leaned Republican during the elections of Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), and John McCain (2008). However, a shift occurred in the 2012 election, with the city supporting Barack Obama. This trend continued with Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. The transition from a predominantly conservative voting base to a more liberal one reflects the area's changing demographics and political landscape. (2) City Level Elections Trends in Centennial in the Last 25 Years:

Local Elections

City-level elections in Centennial have generally followed a nonpartisan trend. Since the city's incorporation in 2001, local elections have focused more on individual qualifications and community issues than political affiliations. However, conservative values have influenced city leadership and policy-making. The emphasis on fiscal responsibility, local control, and less regulation resonates with many voters, even as the city becomes more diverse and hosts a broader range of political opinions.