1996Final results
1996 election for President in New Mexico
President · New Mexico
Bill Clinton (D) won with 49.2% of the vote, defeating Robert Dole (R) by 7.3 points.
Bill ClintonDemocrat · winner
49.2%273,495
Robert DoleRepublican
41.9%232,751
Ross PerotReform
5.8%32,257
Ralph NaderGreen
2.4%13,218
Harry BrowneLibertarian
0.5%2,996
Howard PhillipsConstitution
0.1%713
John HagelinNatural Law
0.1%644
556,074 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1996
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Bill Clinton (D)Robert Dole (R)Ross Perot (REF)
Also on the ballot: Ralph Nader (Green), 2.4%; Harry Browne (Libertarian), 0.5%; Howard Phillips (Constitution), 0.1%; John Hagelin (Natural Law), 0.1%