By nearly 30 percent margins across the board, Clear Creek County residents voted blue, electing Sen. Barack Obama with 3,295 votes. With landslide results, residents also re-elected state Sen. Dan Gibbs, state Rep. Claire Levy and County Commissioner Joan Drury. Residents also elected, by large majorities, Jared Polis to the U.S. House and Mark Udall to the U.S. Senate.

"I'm relieved," said Randy Wheelock, a lead organizer for the Clear Creek Democratic Party. "We have transcended mudslinging and found a true unifier in Barack Obama."

After three previous rejections, Idaho Springs residents voted to "de-Bruce," allowing the city to take in additional state and federal money for capital improvements. For full election results, please see www.co.clear-creek.co.us.