Hidalgo County, NM
NM · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
Hidalgo County, NM (New Mexico) voted R+23.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,140 votes (61.22%) to 705 (37.86%) for Harris.
This represents a R+8.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hidalgo County is classified as a solid Republican county. Hidalgo County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 4,041.
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 | 37.9%(705) | 61.2%(1,140) | R+23.4 | R+8.3 |
| 2020 | 41.7%(823) | 56.7%(1,120) | R+15.0 | R+8.3 |
| 2016 | 41.9%(784) | 48.6%(910) | R+6.7 | R+11.7 |
| 2012 | 51.4%(995) | 46.5%(899) | D+5.0 | D+2.0 |
| 2008 | 50.9%(993) | 48.0%(936) | D+2.9 | D+14.1 |
| 2004 | 43.8%(861) | 55.0%(1,081) | R+11.2 | R+4.9 |
| 2000 | 45.8%(839) | 52.0%(954) | R+6.3 | R+14.2 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(943) | 40.4%(789) | D+7.9 | D+2.5 |
| 1992 | 43.0%(995) | 37.6%(871) | D+5.4 | D+15.2 |
| 1988 | 44.6%(901) | 54.5%(1,100) | R+9.9 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hidalgo County, NM • 1920–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.5%(785) | 55.5%(980) | R+11.0 | D+3.9 |
| 2020 | 41.3%(793) | 56.2%(1,079) | R+14.9 | R+26.4 |
| 2018 | 49.5%(790) | 38.1%(607) | D+11.5 | D+3.4 |
| 2014 | 54.0%(784) | 46.0%(667) | D+8.1 | D+9.0 |
| 2012 | 47.2%(892) | 48.1%(909) | R+0.9 | R+12.8 |
| 2008 | 55.9%(1,085) | 44.1%(855) | D+11.9 | R+33.8 |
| 2006 | 72.8%(1,055) | 27.2%(394) | D+45.6 | D+77.0 |
| 2002 | 34.3%(595) | 65.7%(1,139) | R+31.4 | R+68.7 |
| 2000 | 68.6%(1,250) | 31.2%(569) | D+37.4 | D+63.8 |
| 1996 | 35.6%(689) | 62.0%(1,201) | R+26.4 | R+19.1 |
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+3.5 |
| 2018 | 48.2%(785) | 51.8%(842) | R+3.5 | D+32.0 |
| 2014 | 32.3%(477) | 67.7%(1,001) | R+35.5 | R+19.0 |
| 2010 | 41.8%(728) | 58.2%(1,014) | R+16.4 | R+58.7 |
| 2006 | 71.1%(1,037) | 28.9%(421) | D+42.3 | D+14.3 |
| 2002 | 62.8%(1,098) | 34.8%(609) | D+28.0 | D+35.1 |
| 1998 | 46.5%(969) | 53.5%(1,117) | R+7.1 | R+2.2 |
| 1994 | 44.2%(846) | 49.1%(940) | R+4.9 | R+18.5 |
| 1990 | 56.8%(1,085) | 43.2%(825) | D+13.6 | D+32.2 |
| 1986 | 40.7%(683) | 59.3%(995) | R+18.6 | R+25.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab