Colfax County, NM
NM · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Colfax County, NM (New Mexico) voted R+14.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,252 votes (55.94%) to 2,436 (41.91%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Colfax County is classified as a lean Republican county. Colfax County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 12,322.
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 | 41.9%(2,436) | 55.9%(3,252) | R+14.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 43.4%(2,611) | 54.4%(3,271) | R+11.0 | R+2.4 |
| 2016 | 39.9%(2,129) | 48.5%(2,585) | R+8.6 | R+10.8 |
| 2012 | 49.1%(2,828) | 46.8%(2,699) | D+2.2 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 54.7%(3,490) | 43.9%(2,805) | D+10.7 | D+15.1 |
| 2004 | 47.3%(2,824) | 51.6%(3,082) | R+4.3 | R+5.3 |
| 2000 | 48.6%(2,653) | 47.6%(2,600) | D+1.0 | R+12.3 |
| 1996 | 51.5%(2,659) | 38.2%(1,975) | D+13.2 | R+3.5 |
| 1992 | 49.9%(2,607) | 33.1%(1,730) | D+16.8 | D+6.4 |
| 1988 | 54.8%(2,785) | 44.4%(2,256) | D+10.4 | D+20.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Colfax County, NM • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.2%(2,706) | 52.8%(3,031) | R+5.7 | D+7.0 |
| 2020 | 42.3%(2,549) | 55.1%(3,314) | R+12.7 | R+28.1 |
| 2018 | 49.9%(2,333) | 34.5%(1,615) | D+15.3 | D+3.3 |
| 2014 | 56.0%(2,394) | 44.0%(1,878) | D+12.1 | D+12.0 |
| 2012 | 47.9%(2,737) | 47.8%(2,732) | D+0.1 | R+29.4 |
| 2008 | 64.7%(4,114) | 35.3%(2,240) | D+29.5 | R+20.5 |
| 2006 | 75.0%(3,667) | 25.0%(1,222) | D+50.0 | D+84.5 |
| 2002 | 32.8%(1,517) | 67.2%(3,112) | R+34.5 | R+58.3 |
| 2000 | 61.9%(3,322) | 38.1%(2,041) | D+23.9 | D+52.8 |
| 1996 | 34.1%(1,754) | 63.1%(3,241) | R+28.9 | R+50.2 |
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+0.2 |
| 2018 | 49.9%(2,327) | 50.1%(2,335) | R+0.2 | D+31.7 |
| 2014 | 34.1%(1,451) | 65.9%(2,806) | R+31.8 | R+11.1 |
| 2010 | 39.5%(1,913) | 60.2%(2,916) | R+20.7 | R+49.5 |
| 2006 | 64.4%(3,125) | 35.6%(1,728) | D+28.8 | R+0.4 |
| 2002 | 63.0%(2,926) | 33.8%(1,569) | D+29.2 | D+38.0 |
| 1998 | 45.6%(2,133) | 54.4%(2,541) | R+8.7 | R+14.2 |
| 1994 | 47.2%(2,242) | 41.7%(1,982) | D+5.5 | R+17.9 |
| 1990 | 61.7%(2,571) | 38.3%(1,598) | D+23.3 | D+15.7 |
| 1986 | 53.8%(2,328) | 46.2%(1,997) | D+7.7 | R+8.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab