Socorro, New Mexico — Presidential Election Results
Socorro, New Mexico has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 9.9 pts more Rep. 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 | 3,294 | 48.3% | 1.8 pts (121 votes) | 6,826 | — | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,025 | 51.3% | 4.2 pts (329 votes) | 7,851 | +2.4 pts | 5.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,696 | 59.5% | 21.1 pts (1,664 votes) | 7,895 | +17.3 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,058 | 56.4% | 18.6 pts (1,336 votes) | 7,193 | -1.8 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,313 | 48.2% | 10.1 pts (697 votes) | 6,868 | -7.9 pts | 2.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,722 | 52.0% | 6.5 pts (467 votes) | 7,160 | -5.1 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,651 | 50.5% | 3.7 pts (267 votes) | 7,233 | -10.5 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
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 | 18,002 | 37.9% of population |
| 2004 | 17,944 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 17,966 | 43.9% of population |
| 2012 | 17,475 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 16,964 | 40.5% of population |
| 2020 | 16,559 | 43.2% of population |
| 2024 | 15,967 | 45.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Socorro shifted 5.7 points toward the Republican 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
Socorro has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Socorro voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Socorro has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Socorro?
Socorro's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.9 points (121 votes) out of 6,826 total votes cast.
Has Socorro ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Socorro changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Socorro?
The widest margin on record for Socorro was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Socorro relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,233 votes were recorded in Socorro against a total population of 15,967 (45.3% 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 Socorro a presidential bellwether county?
Socorro has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).