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Key Takeaways — New Mexico

Harris won New Mexico by +12.3 in 2024 (54.4% vs 42.1%) — Lean D, but the margin narrowed from 2020 (+10.8) as Trump made significant gains among Hispanic voters statewide
New Mexico has the highest Hispanic population share of any state (~49%) — making it a national indicator for how Democrats hold or lose the Latino coalition; Trump's 2024 gains here were a warning sign for the party in Sun Belt states
Ben Ray Luján's Senate seat is up in 2026 — Safe D; he suffered a stroke in early 2022 but recovered fully and returned to serve; Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender
New Mexico's economy has a unique tension: it is a major oil and gas producer (Permian Basin extends into the southeast) funding the state budget, while its governor supports aggressive climate policy — illustrating the practical limits of progressive energy politics in fossil-fuel dependent states

Lean D — 5 Electoral Votes

New Mexico

New Mexico (NM) — 5 Electoral Votes · Capital: Santa Fe · Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

2024 Presidential Election — New Mexico

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +12.3. Margin: 12.3 pts.

Key Facts — New Mexico

State	New Mexico (NM)
Capital	Santa Fe
Population	2.1M
Electoral Votes	5
Governor	Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
Senator 1	Martin Heinrich (D)
Senator 2	Ben Ray Luán (D)
Party Lean	Lean D
2024 Trump	42.1%
2024 Harris	54.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did New Mexico vote in the 2024 presidential election?

New Mexico voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 54.4% versus Trump's 42.1%. The state has 5 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from New Mexico?

New Mexico's two US senators are Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luán. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is New Mexico's political lean?

New Mexico is rated "Lean D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Santa Fe, and New Mexico carries 5 electoral votes in the Electoral College.