Brad Jones
@bradjones.bsky.social
Author of Colorado's Political Landscape (https://www.co-political-landscape.org).
Senior Research Director, YouGov; Formerly Meta; Even more formerly Pew Research Center
Senior Research Director, YouGov; Formerly Meta; Even more formerly Pew Research Center
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Colorado's Political Landscape
Data-driven exploration of the drivers of Colorado politics
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io
Is there interest in the #copolitics crowd for data-driven analyses of Colorado's demographics and social trends?
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Reposted by Brad Jones
#NoCo #Colorado has changed a LOT since I was a kid.
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#NoCo #Colorado has changed a LOT since I was a kid.
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
#NoCo #Colorado has changed a LOT since I was a kid.
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#NoCo #Colorado has changed a LOT since I was a kid.
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
The red in the animation below shows development (as identified by satellite imagery) between 1985 and 2024.
I'm working on some analysis of the political implications of all this development. Sign up for more: www.co-political-landscape.org
I've been playing around with some data for a new post coming in the first part of the New Year.
The animation below shows how the Front Range in Northern Colorado has changed over the past 40 years in terms of development intensity.
Sign up to get updates: www.co-political-landscape.org
The animation below shows how the Front Range in Northern Colorado has changed over the past 40 years in terms of development intensity.
Sign up to get updates: www.co-political-landscape.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I've been playing around with some data for a new post coming in the first part of the New Year.
The animation below shows how the Front Range in Northern Colorado has changed over the past 40 years in terms of development intensity.
Sign up to get updates: www.co-political-landscape.org
The animation below shows how the Front Range in Northern Colorado has changed over the past 40 years in terms of development intensity.
Sign up to get updates: www.co-political-landscape.org
Doing some pre-New Year organizing and came across this bad boy.
For the zoomers, this is how we hooked up our discmans to our car stereos through the tape deck.
For the zoomers, this is how we hooked up our discmans to our car stereos through the tape deck.
December 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Doing some pre-New Year organizing and came across this bad boy.
For the zoomers, this is how we hooked up our discmans to our car stereos through the tape deck.
For the zoomers, this is how we hooked up our discmans to our car stereos through the tape deck.
I feel like we've graduated from "unseasonably" to "distressingly" warm in Colorado this Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I feel like we've graduated from "unseasonably" to "distressingly" warm in Colorado this Christmas.
The @ifbookspod.bsky.social guys did a good breakdown of the many problems with this book
open.spotify.com/episode/1YsX...
open.spotify.com/episode/1YsX...
A small (personal) example of this book’s intellectual dishonesty:
My father-in-law is reading In Covid’s Wake, and excitedly told me he found a passage where I’m quoted. The quote in question is me saying the FBI worked to censor speech on social media.
Huh? When did I say that?!
My father-in-law is reading In Covid’s Wake, and excitedly told me he found a passage where I’m quoted. The quote in question is me saying the FBI worked to censor speech on social media.
Huh? When did I say that?!
December 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The @ifbookspod.bsky.social guys did a good breakdown of the many problems with this book
open.spotify.com/episode/1YsX...
open.spotify.com/episode/1YsX...
Happy unseasonably warm Christmas eve from Lory state park in Colorado
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy unseasonably warm Christmas eve from Lory state park in Colorado
I've not read many comics or graphic novels, but I could not put down @charlessoule.bsky.social and @ryanbrowne.bsky.social 's Eight Billion Genies.
Really beautiful work. Check it out if you like speculative fiction on a grand scale.
Really beautiful work. Check it out if you like speculative fiction on a grand scale.
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I've not read many comics or graphic novels, but I could not put down @charlessoule.bsky.social and @ryanbrowne.bsky.social 's Eight Billion Genies.
Really beautiful work. Check it out if you like speculative fiction on a grand scale.
Really beautiful work. Check it out if you like speculative fiction on a grand scale.
New post up on racial and ethnic diversity in Colorado and political outcomes: www.co-political-landscape.org/racial-and-e...
Colorado stands out in a few ways...
Colorado stands out in a few ways...
Racial and ethnic diversity in Colorado
In my last post, I looked at the ways in which politics in the United States has come oriented around education. This post will take a related approach to look at race and ethnicity within Colorado. U...
www.co-political-landscape.org
December 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New post up on racial and ethnic diversity in Colorado and political outcomes: www.co-political-landscape.org/racial-and-e...
Colorado stands out in a few ways...
Colorado stands out in a few ways...
Reposted by Brad Jones
I'm working on a new post for my #copolitics site on the relationship between race/ethnicity and political outcomes.
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm working on a new post for my #copolitics site on the relationship between race/ethnicity and political outcomes.
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
I'm working on a new post for my #copolitics site on the relationship between race/ethnicity and political outcomes.
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm working on a new post for my #copolitics site on the relationship between race/ethnicity and political outcomes.
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
www.co-political-landscape.org
The plot below shows the relationship between the share of a county's population that is White and Democratic vote in 2024 (see alt text for notes)
Reposted by Brad Jones
One thing that I'm still trying to understand about the "diploma divide" (the correlation between state education and state-level politics) is what the mechanism might be.
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
December 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
One thing that I'm still trying to understand about the "diploma divide" (the correlation between state education and state-level politics) is what the mechanism might be.
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
Reposted by Brad Jones
In my latest post (www.co-political-landscape.org/the-diploma-...), I try to unpack this.
Interestingly, the diploma divide holds up within counties in Colorado, but it seems to break down when we look at more granular geographic divisions (check out the post for more).
Interestingly, the diploma divide holds up within counties in Colorado, but it seems to break down when we look at more granular geographic divisions (check out the post for more).
The diploma divide: Nationally and within Colorado
This post walks through one of the most significant changes in American politics over the past 50 years: the reorientation of politics across educational lines. I trace how this trend has evolved nati...
www.co-political-landscape.org
December 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
In my latest post (www.co-political-landscape.org/the-diploma-...), I try to unpack this.
Interestingly, the diploma divide holds up within counties in Colorado, but it seems to break down when we look at more granular geographic divisions (check out the post for more).
Interestingly, the diploma divide holds up within counties in Colorado, but it seems to break down when we look at more granular geographic divisions (check out the post for more).
One thing that I'm still trying to understand about the "diploma divide" (the correlation between state education and state-level politics) is what the mechanism might be.
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
December 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
One thing that I'm still trying to understand about the "diploma divide" (the correlation between state education and state-level politics) is what the mechanism might be.
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
It is easy to assume that it is driven by college grads being more likely to vote for Dems, but ...
(see alt txt for details)
I published a new analysis this morning: www.co-political-landscape.org/the-diploma-...
I hope you'll check it out! #copolitics
I hope you'll check it out! #copolitics
The diploma divide: Nationally and within Colorado
This post walks through one of the most significant changes in American politics over the past 50 years: the reorientation of politics across educational lines. I trace how this trend has evolved nati...
www.co-political-landscape.org
December 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I published a new analysis this morning: www.co-political-landscape.org/the-diploma-...
I hope you'll check it out! #copolitics
I hope you'll check it out! #copolitics
Reposted by Brad Jones
A short 🧵 on the diploma divide in the U.S.:
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
December 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A short 🧵 on the diploma divide in the U.S.:
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
Reposted by Brad Jones
Colorado is one of four states that has shifted more than 10 points in the Democratic direction between 2004 and 2024.
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Colorado is one of four states that has shifted more than 10 points in the Democratic direction between 2004 and 2024.
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
A short 🧵 on the diploma divide in the U.S.:
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
December 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A short 🧵 on the diploma divide in the U.S.:
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
I know others have identified this trend, but this is amazing to me.
In 1980, knowing the share of a state's population that were college grads would tell you nothing about presidential vote. Today it is one of the strongest predictors.
For folks interested in Colorado politics, check out my new website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io
The introductory post walks through some high-level election data. I'm working now on a really interesting piece about the "diploma divide" in Colorado.
Subscribe to be notified. #copolitics
The introductory post walks through some high-level election data. I'm working now on a really interesting piece about the "diploma divide" in Colorado.
Subscribe to be notified. #copolitics
Colorado's Political Landscape
Data-driven exploration of the drivers of Colorado politics
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io
December 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For folks interested in Colorado politics, check out my new website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io
The introductory post walks through some high-level election data. I'm working now on a really interesting piece about the "diploma divide" in Colorado.
Subscribe to be notified. #copolitics
The introductory post walks through some high-level election data. I'm working now on a really interesting piece about the "diploma divide" in Colorado.
Subscribe to be notified. #copolitics
Reposted by Brad Jones
My first post is up on my new #copolitics website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
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For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My first post is up on my new #copolitics website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
Colorado is one of four states that has shifted more than 10 points in the Democratic direction between 2004 and 2024.
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Colorado is one of four states that has shifted more than 10 points in the Democratic direction between 2004 and 2024.
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
(see alt text for more on the chart)
My first post is up on my new #copolitics website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My first post is up on my new #copolitics website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/the-making-o...
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
For 80 of the last 100 years, Colorado was a pretty reliably Republican state, that all changed in 2008. In the last 5 presidential elections, Colorado has voted Democratic.
Sign up for more -
Is there interest in the #copolitics crowd for data-driven analyses of Colorado's demographics and social trends?
I've started a newsletter / website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/introduction/
Sign up there to receive updates when new posts go live. I've got a few in the works -
I've started a newsletter / website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/introduction/
Sign up there to receive updates when new posts go live. I've got a few in the works -
Colorado's Political Landscape
Data-driven exploration of the drivers of Colorado politics
colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io
December 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Is there interest in the #copolitics crowd for data-driven analyses of Colorado's demographics and social trends?
I've started a newsletter / website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/introduction/
Sign up there to receive updates when new posts go live. I've got a few in the works -
I've started a newsletter / website: colorados-political-landscape.ghost.io/introduction/
Sign up there to receive updates when new posts go live. I've got a few in the works -
@today.yougov.com have we considered a cross promotion?
would I buy a crunch.io breakfast cereal, probably
For a minute I thought this said demographic crunch.
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@today.yougov.com have we considered a cross promotion?