Socorro County, New Mexico: True Battleground
New Mexico · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+3.7
2024 Margin
R+10.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Socorro County, New Mexico voted R+3.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,651 votes (50.48%). This represented a R+10.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+3.7
2020→2024 SwingR+10.2%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population16,595
Median Age
39.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$40,699(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
32.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
50.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
29.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
43.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.8%(3,384) | 50.5%(3,651) | R+3.7 | R+10.2 |
| 2020 | 52.0%(3,722) | 45.5%(3,255) | D+6.5 | R+3.6 |
| 2016 | 48.2%(3,313) | 38.1%(2,616) | D+10.2 | R+8.4 |
| 2012 | 56.4%(4,058) | 37.8%(2,722) | D+18.6 | R+2.5 |
| 2008 | 59.5%(4,696) | 38.4%(3,032) | D+21.1 | D+16.9 |
| 2004 | 51.3%(4,025) | 47.1%(3,696) | D+4.2 | D+2.4 |
| 2000 | 48.3%(3,294) | 46.5%(3,173) | D+1.8 | R+14.9 |
| 1996 | 53.0%(3,374) | 36.4%(2,315) | D+16.6 | D+4.8 |
| 1992 | 47.8%(2,908) | 35.9%(2,186) | D+11.9 | D+14.3 |
| 1988 | 47.6%(2,960) | 50.1%(3,114) | R+2.5 | D+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.4%(3,699) | 47.6%(3,365) | D+4.7 | D+2.7 |
| 2020 | 49.5%(3,529) | 47.5%(3,384) | D+2.0 | R+25.4 |
| 2018 | 54.6%(3,409) | 27.3%(1,700) | D+27.4 | D+8.8 |
| 2014 | 59.3%(3,137) | 40.7%(2,152) | D+18.6 | D+8.9 |
| 2012 | 52.5%(3,745) | 42.8%(3,052) | D+9.7 | R+13.0 |
| 2008 | 61.4%(4,822) | 38.6%(3,036) | D+22.7 | R+27.3 |
| 2006 | 75.0%(4,676) | 25.0%(1,557) | D+50.0 | D+74.3 |
| 2002 | 37.9%(2,234) | 62.1%(3,662) | R+24.2 | R+57.7 |
| 2000 | 66.7%(4,483) | 33.2%(2,231) | D+33.5 | D+64.9 |
| 1996 | 31.8%(1,997) | 63.2%(3,969) | R+31.4 | R+49.1 |
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 | R+14.9 |
| 2018 | 57.4%(3,596) | 42.6%(2,664) | D+14.9 | D+29.7 |
| 2014 | 42.6%(2,263) | 57.4%(3,050) | R+14.8 | R+8.8 |
| 2010 | 46.9%(2,942) | 52.9%(3,317) | R+6.0 | R+51.5 |
| 2006 | 72.8%(4,551) | 27.2%(1,702) | D+45.6 | D+23.1 |
| 2002 | 58.8%(3,492) | 36.3%(2,157) | D+22.5 | D+12.9 |
| 1998 | 54.8%(3,539) | 45.2%(2,920) | D+9.6 | D+4.5 |
| 1994 | 47.1%(2,737) | 42.0%(2,441) | D+5.1 | R+16.8 |
| 1990 | 60.9%(3,317) | 39.0%(2,123) | D+21.9 | D+24.3 |
| 1986 | 48.8%(2,425) | 51.2%(2,545) | R+2.4 | R+19.1 |
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(68.0%) | Bernie Sanders(17.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.7%) | Bernie Sanders(49.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(65.7%) | Ted Cruz(16.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(48.2%) | Barack Obama(47.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee