Bill Clinton Democratic George W. Bush Republican The 2000 United States presidential election in New Mexico took place on November 7, 2000, and was part of the 2000 United States presidential election.

New Mexico was won by Vice President Al Gore by a 0.06 percent margin.

In the days following the election, when the disputes and recounts began, New Mexico, despite having a razor-thin margin, went largely ignored.

After the final count was certified for Gore on November 30,[7] the Bush campaign did not challenge the results.

[7] Gore won 2 of 3 congressional districts, including one held by a Republican.