Taos, New Mexico — Presidential Election Results
Taos, New Mexico has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.7 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 | 7,039 | 64.6% | 39.4 pts (4,295 votes) | 10,895 | — | 43.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 10,987 | 74.1% | 49.3 pts (7,321 votes) | 14,835 | +6.1 pts | 50.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,816 | 81.8% | 64.8 pts (10,950 votes) | 16,886 | +15.7 pts | 50.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,978 | 78.1% | 60.3 pts (9,248 votes) | 15,339 | -2.8 pts | 52.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 10,668 | 69.9% | 52.0 pts (7,941 votes) | 15,260 | -3.6 pts | 50.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 13,121 | 76.4% | 54.7 pts (9,406 votes) | 17,181 | -3.4 pts | 44.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 12,038 | 72.4% | 47.5 pts (7,899 votes) | 16,636 | -7.0 pts | 42.7 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 | 30,080 | 36.2% of population |
| 2004 | 31,675 | 46.8% of population |
| 2008 | 32,467 | 52.0% of population |
| 2012 | 32,759 | 46.8% of population |
| 2016 | 32,922 | 46.4% of population |
| 2020 | 34,465 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 34,482 | 48.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Taos shifted 4.9 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
Taos 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 Taos voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Taos 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 Taos?
Taos's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 43.9 points (4,295 votes) out of 10,895 total votes cast.
Has Taos ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Taos has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Taos?
The widest margin on record for Taos was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 65.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Taos relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,636 votes were recorded in Taos against a total population of 34,482 (48.2% 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 Taos a presidential bellwether county?
Taos 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%).