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County record · fips 35009 · New Mexico

CurryNM

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the New Mexico and national vote
2024 result
R+43.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/29
69% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+1.0
this countyNew Mexiconational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1932+72.6 ptsDemocrats
1952-62.8 ptsRepublicans
1928-56.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+44.4 ptsDemocrats
1968-32.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
47,638
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$57,309
2024 dollars
Non-white
57%
Rural
19%
Age 65+
13%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Quay, NM · Roosevelt, NM · Bailey, TX · Deaf Smith, TX · Parmer, TX