Dona Ana, New Mexico — Presidential Election Results
Dona Ana, New Mexico has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.8 pts more Dem. than New Mexico overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 23,912 | 51.3% | 5.7 pts (2,649 votes) | 46,653 | — | 5.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 31,762 | 51.3% | 3.6 pts (2,214 votes) | 61,960 | -2.3 pts | 4.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 40,282 | 58.1% | 17.6 pts (12,214 votes) | 69,280 | +14.3 pts | 2.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 37,139 | 55.9% | 14.8 pts (9,817 votes) | 66,423 | -2.6 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 37,947 | 53.7% | 17.8 pts (12,573 votes) | 70,648 | +4.6 pts | 10.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 47,957 | 58.0% | 18.3 pts (15,155 votes) | 82,641 | -1.1 pts | 7.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 45,937 | 53.8% | 9.8 pts (8,343 votes) | 85,407 | -8.8 pts | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 175,098 | 26.6% of population |
| 2004 | 184,939 | 33.5% of population |
| 2008 | 200,855 | 34.5% of population |
| 2012 | 214,450 | 31.0% of population |
| 2016 | 214,663 | 32.9% of population |
| 2020 | 220,069 | 37.6% of population |
| 2024 | 229,366 | 37.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dona Ana shifted 4.1 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Dona Ana has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Dona Ana voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dona Ana has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Dona Ana?
Dona Ana's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 3.6 points (2,214 votes) out of 61,960 total votes cast.
Has Dona Ana ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dona Ana has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dona Ana?
The widest margin on record for Dona Ana was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 19.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Dona Ana relative to its population?
In 2024, 85,407 votes were recorded in Dona Ana against a total population of 229,366 (37.2% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Dona Ana a presidential bellwether county?
Dona Ana has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).