Election Results and Trends in Colorado Springs, CO
In the last Presidential election, Colorado Springs, CO voted predominantly Republican, with 53.5% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 42.7% of voters in Colorado Springs voted for Biden, and other parties voting 3.7%. Based on these voting patterns, Colorado Springs is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 44th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Colorado Springs ranks 301st out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Colorado Springs has shown a consistent preference for conservative candidates in Presidential elections. The city supported Dole (1996), Bush (2000, 2004), McCain (2008), Romney (2012), Trump (2016, 2020). Located in El Paso County, Colorado Springs' conservative orientation aligns with the broader county's political alignment, often contrasting with the state's more mixed or liberal-leaning areas.
Local Elections
At the city level, Colorado Springs has maintained a conservative trend in the last 25 years. The nonpartisan municipal elections often witness candidates who align with Republican ideologies, and conservative fiscal policies are often at the forefront. Mayors and City Council members typically exhibit conservative taxation, regulation, and development stances.