Lincoln County, NM
NM · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Lincoln County, NM (New Mexico) voted R+38.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,942 votes (68.29%) to 3,033 (29.84%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lincoln County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lincoln County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The county has a population of approximately 20,224.
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 | 29.8%(3,033) | 68.3%(6,942) | R+38.5 | R+2.1 |
| 2020 | 31.0%(3,194) | 67.4%(6,942) | R+36.4 | D+3.7 |
| 2016 | 26.2%(2,331) | 66.2%(5,896) | R+40.0 | R+7.4 |
| 2012 | 31.8%(2,942) | 64.5%(5,961) | R+32.7 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 36.5%(3,535) | 61.9%(6,001) | R+25.4 | D+10.6 |
| 2004 | 31.3%(2,822) | 67.3%(6,070) | R+36.0 | R+0.1 |
| 2000 | 29.9%(2,027) | 65.8%(4,458) | R+35.9 | R+17.4 |
| 1996 | 34.5%(2,209) | 53.0%(3,396) | R+18.5 | R+2.5 |
| 1992 | 29.5%(1,730) | 45.6%(2,669) | R+16.0 | D+18.4 |
| 1988 | 32.0%(1,690) | 66.4%(3,511) | R+34.4 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lincoln County, NM • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.8%(3,270) | 67.2%(6,706) | R+34.4 | D+6.4 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(2,915) | 69.3%(7,102) | R+40.9 | R+21.7 |
| 2018 | 33.3%(2,617) | 52.5%(4,122) | R+19.2 | D+11.7 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(2,131) | 65.4%(4,035) | R+30.9 | D+0.2 |
| 2012 | 32.2%(2,950) | 63.2%(5,797) | R+31.0 | R+10.6 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(3,825) | 60.2%(5,787) | R+20.4 | R+35.2 |
| 2006 | 57.4%(3,826) | 42.6%(2,841) | D+14.8 | D+73.3 |
| 2002 | 20.7%(1,270) | 79.3%(4,854) | R+58.5 | R+57.9 |
| 2000 | 49.7%(3,299) | 50.3%(3,338) | R+0.6 | D+57.2 |
| 1996 | 19.4%(1,240) | 77.2%(4,926) | R+57.8 | R+41.3 |
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+33.0 |
| 2018 | 33.5%(2,625) | 66.5%(5,216) | R+33.0 | D+25.5 |
| 2014 | 20.7%(1,283) | 79.3%(4,904) | R+58.5 | R+11.4 |
| 2010 | 26.4%(1,990) | 73.5%(5,544) | R+47.1 | R+66.9 |
| 2006 | 59.9%(4,017) | 40.1%(2,688) | D+19.8 | D+31.7 |
| 2002 | 42.0%(2,575) | 53.8%(3,303) | R+11.9 | D+15.5 |
| 1998 | 36.3%(2,059) | 63.7%(3,613) | R+27.4 | R+12.8 |
| 1994 | 39.5%(2,080) | 54.1%(2,850) | R+14.6 | D+1.7 |
| 1990 | 41.7%(1,908) | 58.0%(2,656) | R+16.3 | D+26.8 |
| 1986 | 28.4%(1,211) | 71.6%(3,049) | R+43.1 | R+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab