Torrance, New Mexico — Presidential Election Results
Torrance, New Mexico has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.1 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,891 | 58.3% | 20.6 pts (1,023 votes) | 4,960 | — | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,026 | 61.9% | 25.2 pts (1,640 votes) | 6,507 | -4.1 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,735 | 53.8% | 9.3 pts (648 votes) | 6,941 | +16.1 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,529 | 55.1% | 17.2 pts (1,101 votes) | 6,402 | -9.0 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,714 | 58.7% | 30.5 pts (1,929 votes) | 6,324 | -16.6 pts | 44.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,772 | 65.5% | 33.3 pts (2,428 votes) | 7,281 | +1.0 pts | 45.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,880 | 68.0% | 38.1 pts (2,736 votes) | 7,179 | -4.8 pts | 45.1 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 | 16,915 | 29.3% of population |
| 2004 | 17,184 | 37.9% of population |
| 2008 | 16,257 | 42.7% of population |
| 2012 | 16,155 | 39.6% of population |
| 2016 | 15,491 | 40.8% of population |
| 2020 | 15,057 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 15,986 | 44.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Torrance shifted 17.5 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
Torrance has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Torrance voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Torrance has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Torrance?
Torrance's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 9.5 points (648 votes) out of 6,941 total votes cast.
Has Torrance ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Torrance has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Torrance?
The widest margin on record for Torrance was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Torrance relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,179 votes were recorded in Torrance against a total population of 15,986 (44.9% 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 Torrance a presidential bellwether county?
Torrance has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and New Mexico's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).