HarrisDemocratic78.1%35,862TrumpRepublican19.5%8,941OtherAll other candidates2.4%1,093
D+58.7- Lead
- 26,921
- Total
- 45,896
- vs nation
- D+60.1
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic81.0%36,739TrumpRepublican17.4%7,872OtherAll other candidates1.6%743
D+63.6- Lead
- 28,867
- Total
- 45,354
- vs nation
- D+59.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic75.9%30,373TrumpRepublican15.6%6,252OtherAll other candidates8.4%3,378
D+60.3- Lead
- 24,121
- Total
- 40,003
- vs nation
- D+58.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic78.2%30,342RomneyRepublican17.7%6,851OtherAll other candidates4.1%1,610
D+60.5- Lead
- 23,491
- Total
- 38,803
- vs nation
- D+56.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic84.6%17,303McCainRepublican14.6%2,988OtherAll other candidates0.8%166
D+70.0- Lead
- 14,315
- Total
- 20,457
- vs nation
- D+62.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic76.9%27,499BushRepublican22.2%7,942OtherAll other candidates0.9%310
D+54.7- Lead
- 19,557
- Total
- 35,751
- vs nation
- D+57.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+58.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 89,0192024 5-year
- Median household income
- $73,4822024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 42.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 49.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+70.0 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Santa Rosa, CA · twin score 94.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +54.7% |
| 2008 | +70.0% |
| 2012 | +60.5% |
| 2016 | +60.3% |
| 2020 | +63.6% |
| 2024 | +58.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 78.1%Harris35,862 | 19.5%Trump8,941 | 2.4% | D+58.7 | R+5.0 | D+60.1 | 45,896 | |
| D | 81.0%Biden36,739 | 17.4%Trump7,872 | 1.6% | D+63.6 | D+3.4 | D+59.2 | 45,354 | |
| D | 75.9%Clinton30,373 | 15.6%Trump6,252 | 8.4% | D+60.3 | R+0.2 | D+58.2 | 40,003 | |
| D | 78.2%Obama30,342 | 17.7%Romney6,851 | 4.1% | D+60.5 | R+9.4 | D+56.7 | 38,803 | |
| D | 84.6%Obama17,303 | 14.6%McCain2,988 | 0.8% | D+70.0 | — | D+62.7 | 20,457 | |
| D | 76.9%Kerry27,499 | 22.2%Bush7,942 | 0.9% | D+54.7 | — | D+57.2 | 35,751 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 82.3%36,874 | 17.7%7,908 | 44,782 |
| 2020 | D | 82.3%36,484 | 17.7%7,843 | 44,327 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 80.6%36,409 | 19.4%8,755 | 45,164 |
| 2020 | D | 80.7%35,668 | 19.3%8,528 | 44,196 |
Santa Fe's electorate is shaped by its unusually high share of government employees, a substantial Native American and Hispanic population, and an arts-economy influx of college-educated migrants that together produce some of New Mexico's widest Democratic margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 70.0 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.7 points.
A population of 89,019, a 42% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,482 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Santa Rosa
California
94.3twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Santa Barbara
California
92.7twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Napa
California
92.4twin score
population scale2016–2024 trajectory≠ 2008 margin
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Santa Fe, New Mexico vote in 2024?
In 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico voted Democratic by 58.7 points (D+58.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 45,896 votes cast, 35,862 went Democratic and 8,941 went Republican.
How many people live in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Santa Fe, New Mexico has a population of 89,019 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Median household income in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $73,482 — below the national median of $80,734. The New Mexico state median is $64,059.
What is the political history of Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Santa Fe, New Mexico from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.