Lea County, NM
NM · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
Lea County, NM (New Mexico) voted R+61.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 16,997 votes (80.14%) to 3,930 (18.53%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lea County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lea County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 73,733.
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 | 18.5%(3,930) | 80.1%(16,997) | R+61.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(4,061) | 79.0%(16,531) | R+59.6 | R+11.3 |
| 2016 | 22.2%(3,930) | 70.5%(12,495) | R+48.4 | D+1.4 |
| 2012 | 24.0%(4,080) | 73.8%(12,548) | R+49.8 | R+5.6 |
| 2008 | 27.4%(5,108) | 71.6%(13,347) | R+44.2 | D+15.1 |
| 2004 | 20.1%(3,646) | 79.4%(14,430) | R+59.3 | R+15.1 |
| 2000 | 27.0%(3,855) | 71.3%(10,157) | R+44.2 | R+28.7 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(5,393) | 52.2%(7,661) | R+15.5 | D+2.2 |
| 1992 | 30.9%(5,047) | 48.6%(7,921) | R+17.6 | D+13.8 |
| 1988 | 34.0%(5,879) | 65.4%(11,309) | R+31.4 | D+20.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lea County, NM • 1920–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4%(4,563) | 77.6%(15,852) | R+55.3 | D+3.0 |
| 2020 | 19.6%(4,018) | 77.9%(15,950) | R+58.3 | R+18.2 |
| 2018 | 24.1%(3,331) | 64.2%(8,882) | R+40.1 | D+8.0 |
| 2014 | 25.9%(2,360) | 74.1%(6,739) | R+48.1 | D+0.7 |
| 2012 | 23.9%(4,006) | 72.8%(12,200) | R+48.9 | R+0.4 |
| 2008 | 25.8%(4,774) | 74.2%(13,744) | R+48.4 | R+60.3 |
| 2006 | 55.9%(6,567) | 44.1%(5,173) | D+11.9 | D+72.0 |
| 2002 | 20.0%(2,396) | 80.0%(9,607) | R+60.1 | R+60.3 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(7,014) | 49.9%(6,989) | D+0.2 | D+49.2 |
| 1996 | 24.3%(3,511) | 73.4%(10,584) | R+49.0 | R+21.8 |
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+55.7 |
| 2018 | 22.2%(3,086) | 77.8%(10,845) | R+55.7 | R+0.1 |
| 2014 | 22.2%(2,017) | 77.8%(7,070) | R+55.6 | R+7.1 |
| 2010 | 25.7%(3,341) | 74.2%(9,661) | R+48.5 | R+58.8 |
| 2006 | 55.1%(6,473) | 44.9%(5,268) | D+10.3 | D+10.2 |
| 2002 | 48.7%(5,848) | 48.7%(5,845) | D+0.0 | D+48.3 |
| 1998 | 25.9%(3,166) | 74.1%(9,066) | R+48.2 | R+12.0 |
| 1994 | 30.4%(3,934) | 66.7%(8,616) | R+36.2 | R+19.5 |
| 1990 | 41.6%(5,392) | 58.3%(7,568) | R+16.8 | D+14.5 |
| 1986 | 34.4%(4,613) | 65.6%(8,813) | R+31.3 | R+3.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab