San Juan County, New Mexico: Deep Red Country
New Mexico · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+31.7
2024 Margin
R+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
122K
Population
San Juan County, New Mexico voted R+31.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 34,264 votes (64.74%). This represented a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+31.7
2020→2024 SwingR+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population121,661
Median Age
36.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$50,734(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
36.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
19.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
70.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
33.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0%(17,464) | 64.7%(34,264) | R+31.7 | R+3.5 |
| 2020 | 34.6%(18,083) | 62.9%(32,874) | R+28.3 | D+4.4 |
| 2016 | 27.9%(12,865) | 60.6%(27,946) | R+32.7 | R+4.6 |
| 2012 | 34.3%(15,855) | 62.4%(28,849) | R+28.1 | R+6.9 |
| 2008 | 38.8%(18,028) | 59.9%(27,869) | R+21.2 | D+11.5 |
| 2004 | 33.0%(14,843) | 65.6%(29,525) | R+32.6 | R+5.3 |
| 2000 | 34.6%(11,980) | 61.9%(21,434) | R+27.3 | R+10.7 |
| 1996 | 37.1%(12,070) | 53.7%(17,478) | R+16.6 | R+9.6 |
| 1992 | 37.3%(11,302) | 44.3%(13,415) | R+7.0 | D+11.4 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(11,094) | 58.4%(16,202) | R+18.4 | D+16.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.0%(19,078) | 63.0%(32,417) | R+25.9 | D+4.7 |
| 2020 | 33.2%(17,250) | 63.8%(33,145) | R+30.6 | R+15.8 |
| 2018 | 33.4%(12,485) | 48.2%(18,002) | R+14.8 | D+6.0 |
| 2014 | 39.6%(11,904) | 60.4%(18,137) | R+20.8 | D+11.6 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(14,450) | 64.0%(29,270) | R+32.4 | R+28.5 |
| 2008 | 48.1%(22,238) | 51.9%(24,021) | R+3.9 | R+6.5 |
| 2006 | 51.3%(16,189) | 48.7%(15,351) | D+2.7 | D+55.7 |
| 2002 | 23.5%(6,586) | 76.5%(21,450) | R+53.0 | R+47.5 |
| 2000 | 47.2%(16,119) | 52.7%(17,995) | R+5.5 | D+47.5 |
| 1996 | 22.0%(7,127) | 75.0%(24,266) | R+53.0 | R+36.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 0.0%(0) | Even | D+28.4 |
| 2018 | 35.8%(13,347) | 64.2%(23,961) | R+28.4 | D+21.5 |
| 2014 | 25.0%(7,497) | 75.0%(22,461) | R+50.0 | R+10.5 |
| 2010 | 30.2%(10,777) | 69.6%(24,857) | R+39.4 | R+59.6 |
| 2006 | 60.1%(18,846) | 39.9%(12,521) | D+20.2 | D+25.4 |
| 2002 | 45.4%(12,765) | 50.6%(14,237) | R+5.2 | D+35.8 |
| 1998 | 29.5%(8,454) | 70.5%(20,233) | R+41.1 | R+11.5 |
| 1994 | 32.0%(8,491) | 61.5%(16,343) | R+29.6 | R+28.9 |
| 1990 | 49.5%(10,471) | 50.1%(10,610) | R+0.7 | D+21.8 |
| 1986 | 38.8%(8,345) | 61.2%(13,184) | R+22.5 | R+13.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(75.4%) | Bernie Sanders(14.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.5%) | Bernie Sanders(47.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(71.8%) | Ted Cruz(15.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.8%) | Barack Obama(42.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee