Chaves County, New Mexico: null
New Mexico · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+44.8
2024 Margin
R+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
65K
Population
Chaves County, New Mexico voted R+44.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 15,894 votes (71.59%). This represented a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.1
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+44.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population65,157
Median Age
36.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,673(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
37.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
57.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
22.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.8%(5,941) | 71.6%(15,894) | R+44.8 | -3.5 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(6,381) | 69.8%(15,656) | R+41.3 | -5.1 |
| 2016 | 27.3%(5,534) | 63.5%(12,872) | R+36.2 | -4.3 |
| 2012 | 32.5%(6,604) | 64.5%(13,088) | R+31.9 | -7.3 |
| 2008 | 37.1%(8,197) | 61.7%(13,651) | R+24.7 | +12.4 |
| 2004 | 31.0%(6,726) | 68.1%(14,773) | R+37.1 | -9.3 |
| 2000 | 34.9%(6,340) | 62.7%(11,378) | R+27.8 | -11.7 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(7,014) | 54.0%(9,991) | R+16.1 | -2.8 |
| 1992 | 33.6%(6,360) | 47.0%(8,872) | R+13.3 | +19.4 |
| 1988 | 33.1%(6,730) | 65.8%(13,367) | R+32.7 | +15.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.1%(6,715) | 68.9%(14,887) | R+37.8 | +4.8 |
| 2020 | 27.6%(6,143) | 70.3%(15,624) | R+42.6 | -22.0 |
| 2018 | 31.7%(5,279) | 52.4%(8,727) | R+20.7 | +14.9 |
| 2014 | 32.2%(4,183) | 67.8%(8,801) | R+35.6 | -4.7 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(6,566) | 63.5%(12,791) | R+30.9 | -9.1 |
| 2008 | 39.1%(8,609) | 60.9%(13,398) | R+21.8 | -43.0 |
| 2006 | 60.6%(9,562) | 39.3%(6,209) | D+21.2 | +75.3 |
| 2002 | 23.0%(3,397) | 77.0%(11,378) | R+54.0 | -57.3 |
| 2000 | 51.6%(9,239) | 48.4%(8,650) | D+3.3 | +51.8 |
| 1996 | 24.8%(4,579) | 73.3%(13,528) | R+48.5 | -29.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 0.0%(0) | Even | +36.0 |
| 2018 | 32.0%(5,348) | 68.0%(11,352) | R+36.0 | +19.3 |
| 2014 | 22.4%(2,911) | 77.6%(10,094) | R+55.2 | -14.3 |
| 2010 | 29.4%(4,715) | 70.3%(11,279) | R+40.9 | -55.9 |
| 2006 | 57.5%(9,060) | 42.5%(6,700) | D+15.0 | +23.2 |
| 2002 | 44.5%(6,584) | 52.8%(7,802) | R+8.2 | +18.9 |
| 1998 | 36.5%(5,969) | 63.5%(10,409) | R+27.1 | -0.9 |
| 1994 | 34.3%(5,449) | 60.5%(9,606) | R+26.2 | -5.3 |
| 1990 | 39.5%(5,997) | 60.3%(9,156) | R+20.8 | +6.8 |
| 1986 | 36.2%(6,121) | 63.8%(10,788) | R+27.6 | -0.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(74.1%) | Bernie Sanders(12.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.5%) | Bernie Sanders(43.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(76.9%) | Ted Cruz(11.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.9%) | Barack Obama(38.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee