Chaves County, NM
NM · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Chaves County, NM (New Mexico) voted R+44.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 15,894 votes (71.59%) to 5,941 (26.76%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Chaves County is classified as a deep Republican county. Chaves County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 64,217.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.8%(5,941) | 71.6%(15,894) | R+44.8 | R+3.5 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(6,381) | 69.8%(15,656) | R+41.3 | R+5.1 |
| 2016 | 27.3%(5,534) | 63.5%(12,872) | R+36.2 | R+4.2 |
| 2012 | 32.5%(6,604) | 64.5%(13,088) | R+32.0 | R+7.3 |
| 2008 | 37.1%(8,197) | 61.7%(13,651) | R+24.7 | D+12.4 |
| 2004 | 31.0%(6,726) | 68.1%(14,773) | R+37.1 | R+9.3 |
| 2000 | 34.9%(6,340) | 62.7%(11,378) | R+27.8 | R+11.7 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(7,014) | 54.0%(9,991) | R+16.1 | R+2.8 |
| 1992 | 33.6%(6,360) | 47.0%(8,872) | R+13.3 | D+19.4 |
| 1988 | 33.1%(6,730) | 65.8%(13,367) | R+32.7 | D+15.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Chaves County, NM • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.1%(6,723) | 68.9%(14,891) | R+37.8 | D+4.8 |
| 2020 | 27.6%(6,143) | 70.2%(15,624) | R+42.6 | R+21.9 |
| 2018 | 31.7%(5,279) | 52.3%(8,727) | R+20.7 | D+14.9 |
| 2014 | 32.2%(4,183) | 67.8%(8,801) | R+35.6 | R+4.7 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(6,566) | 63.5%(12,791) | R+30.9 | R+9.1 |
| 2008 | 39.1%(8,609) | 60.9%(13,398) | R+21.8 | R+43.0 |
| 2006 | 60.6%(9,562) | 39.3%(6,209) | D+21.2 | D+75.3 |
| 2002 | 23.0%(3,397) | 77.0%(11,378) | R+54.0 | R+57.3 |
| 2000 | 51.6%(9,239) | 48.4%(8,650) | D+3.3 | D+51.8 |
| 1996 | 24.8%(4,579) | 73.3%(13,528) | R+48.5 | R+29.6 |
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+36.0 |
| 2018 | 32.0%(5,348) | 68.0%(11,352) | R+36.0 | D+19.3 |
| 2014 | 22.4%(2,911) | 77.6%(10,094) | R+55.2 | R+14.3 |
| 2010 | 29.4%(4,715) | 70.3%(11,279) | R+40.9 | R+55.9 |
| 2006 | 57.5%(9,060) | 42.5%(6,700) | D+15.0 | D+23.2 |
| 2002 | 44.5%(6,584) | 52.8%(7,802) | R+8.2 | D+18.9 |
| 1998 | 36.4%(5,969) | 63.6%(10,409) | R+27.1 | R+0.9 |
| 1994 | 34.3%(5,449) | 60.5%(9,606) | R+26.2 | R+5.3 |
| 1990 | 39.5%(5,997) | 60.3%(9,156) | R+20.8 | D+6.8 |
| 1986 | 36.2%(6,121) | 63.8%(10,788) | R+27.6 | R+0.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab