County record · fips 35059 · New Mexico
UnionNM
Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the New Mexico and national vote
2024 result
R+53.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/29
66% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+2.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +68.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +43.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -39.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -33.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1980 | -27.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,013
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$46,694
2024 dollars
Non-white
47%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Baca, CO · Las Animas, CO · Colfax, NM · Harding, NM · Quay, NM · Cimarron, OK · Dallam, TX · Hartley, TX