Lea County, New Mexico: null
New Mexico · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
R+61.6
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
74K
Population
Lea County, New Mexico voted R+61.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,997 votes (80.14%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.6
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+61.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record27
Demographics
Population74,455
Median Age
32.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,855(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
32.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
61.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
69.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.5%(3,930) | 80.1%(16,997) | R+61.6 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(4,061) | 79.0%(16,531) | R+59.6 | -11.3 |
| 2016 | 22.2%(3,930) | 70.5%(12,495) | R+48.4 | +1.4 |
| 2012 | 24.0%(4,080) | 73.8%(12,548) | R+49.8 | -5.6 |
| 2008 | 27.4%(5,108) | 71.6%(13,347) | R+44.2 | +15.1 |
| 2004 | 20.1%(3,646) | 79.4%(14,430) | R+59.3 | -15.1 |
| 2000 | 27.0%(3,855) | 71.3%(10,157) | R+44.2 | -28.8 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(5,393) | 52.2%(7,661) | R+15.5 | +2.2 |
| 1992 | 30.9%(5,047) | 48.6%(7,921) | R+17.6 | +13.8 |
| 1988 | 34.0%(5,879) | 65.4%(11,309) | R+31.4 | +20.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4%(4,562) | 77.7%(15,852) | R+55.3 | +3.0 |
| 2020 | 19.6%(4,018) | 77.9%(15,950) | R+58.3 | -18.2 |
| 2018 | 24.1%(3,331) | 64.2%(8,882) | R+40.1 | +8.0 |
| 2014 | 25.9%(2,360) | 74.1%(6,739) | R+48.1 | +0.7 |
| 2012 | 23.9%(4,006) | 72.8%(12,200) | R+48.9 | -0.4 |
| 2008 | 25.8%(4,774) | 74.2%(13,744) | R+48.4 | -60.3 |
| 2006 | 55.9%(6,567) | 44.1%(5,173) | D+11.9 | +72.0 |
| 2002 | 20.0%(2,396) | 80.0%(9,607) | R+60.1 | -60.3 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(7,014) | 49.9%(6,989) | D+0.2 | +49.2 |
| 1996 | 24.3%(3,511) | 73.4%(10,584) | R+49.0 | -21.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 0.0%(0) | Even | +55.7 |
| 2018 | 22.1%(3,086) | 77.8%(10,845) | R+55.7 | -0.1 |
| 2014 | 22.2%(2,017) | 77.8%(7,070) | R+55.6 | -7.1 |
| 2010 | 25.6%(3,341) | 74.2%(9,661) | R+48.5 | -58.8 |
| 2006 | 55.1%(6,473) | 44.9%(5,268) | D+10.3 | +10.2 |
| 2002 | 48.7%(5,848) | 48.7%(5,845) | D+0.0 | +48.3 |
| 1998 | 25.9%(3,166) | 74.1%(9,066) | R+48.2 | -12.0 |
| 1994 | 30.4%(3,934) | 66.7%(8,616) | R+36.2 | -19.4 |
| 1990 | 41.6%(5,392) | 58.4%(7,568) | R+16.8 | +14.5 |
| 1986 | 34.4%(4,613) | 65.6%(8,813) | R+31.3 | -3.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(70.5%) | Bernie Sanders(10.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.1%) | Bernie Sanders(47.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.5%) | Ted Cruz(11.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(57.0%) | Barack Obama(37.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee