The 2012 New Mexico House of Representatives election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state representatives in all 70 of the state house's districts. State representatives serve two-year terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State Senate.[1] A primary election held on June 5, 2012, determined which candidates appear on the November 6th general election ballot.
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Results summary
edit| Party | Candi- dates |
Votes | Seats | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
| Democratic | 52 | 337,158 | 50.41 | 38 |  2 |
54.29 | |
| Republican | 53 | 325,276 | 48.63 | 32 |  1 |
45.71 | |
| Libertarian | 1 | 2,477 | 0.37 | 0 |  |
0.00 | |
| Independent/write-in | 3 | 3,902 | 0.58 | 0 | 1 |
0.00 | |
| Total | 109 | 668,813 | 100% | 70 | |
100% | |
Incumbents defeated in the primary election
edit- Antonio Luján (D-District 35), defeated by Jeff Steinborn (D)
- Dennis Kintigh (R-District 66),[d] lost a redistricting race to Bob Wooley (R)
- Richard Vigil (D-District 70), defeated by Tomás Salazar (D)
Incumbents defeated in the general election
edit- Ray Begaye (D-District 4), defeated by Sharon Clahchischilliage (R)
- Conrad James (R-District 24), defeated by Liz Thomson (D)
- Andy Nuñez (I-District 36), defeated by Phillip Archuleta (D)
- James Hall (R-District 43), defeated by Stephanie Garcia Richard (D)
- Ricky Little (R-District 53), defeated by Nate Cote (D)
Newly created seats
edit- District 57, won by Jason Harper (R)
- District 68, won by Monica Youngblood (R)
Detailed results
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Source for primary election results:New Mexico Secretary of State[2] Source for general election results:New Mexico Secretary of State[3]
District 1
editIncumbent Republican Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Taylor (incumbent) | 10,776 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,776 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
editIncumbent Republican James Strickler has represented the 2nd district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Strickler (incumbent) | 6,924 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,924 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
editIncumbent Republican Paul Bandy has represented the 3rd district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Bandy (incumbent) | 7,775 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,775 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
editIncumbent Democrat Ray Begaye has represented the 4th district since 1999. Begaye lost re-election to Republican Sharon Clahchischilliage.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 1,081 | 69.83% | |
| Democratic | Gary Montoya | 467 | 30.17% | |
| Total votes | 1,548 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sharon Clahchischilliage | 5,856 | 61.44% | |
| Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 3,675 | 38.56% | |
| Total votes | 9,531 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 5
editIncumbent Democrat Sandra Jeff has represented the 5th district since 2009.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 1,867 | 60.25% | |
| Democratic | Charles Long | 1,232 | 39.75% | |
| Total votes | 3,099 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 7,464 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,464 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
editIncumbent Democrat Eliseo Alcon has represented the 6th district since 2009.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 1,584 | 55.17% | |
| Democratic | Billy Moore | 1,287 | 44.83% | |
| Total votes | 2,871 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 6,672 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,672 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 7
editIncumbent Republican David Chavez has represented the 7th district since 2011. Chavez retired to run for the State Senate and fellow Republican Kelly Fajardo won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Barreras | 738 | 48.02% | |
| Democratic | LeRoy Baca | 406 | 26.42% | |
| Democratic | Michelle Mares | 393 | 25.57% | |
| Total votes | 1,537 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Fajardo | 4,522 | 50.43% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Barreras | 4,445 | 49.57% | |
| Total votes | 8,967 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 8
editIncumbent Republican Alonzo Baldonado has represented the 8th district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alonzo Baldonado (incumbent) | 6,191 | 53.02% | |
| Democratic | Frank Otero | 5,486 | 46.98% | |
| Total votes | 11,677 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
editIncumbent Democrat Patricia Lundstrom has represented the 9th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 6,246 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,246 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
editIncumbent Democrat Henry Saavedra has represented the 10th district since 1977.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Saavedra (incumbent) | 5,954 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,954 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 11
editIncumbent Democrat Rick Miera has represented the 11th district since 1991.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rick Miera (incumbent) | 10,103 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,103 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
editIncumbent Democrat Ernest Chavez has represented the 12th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ernest Chavez (incumbent) | 4,736 | 71.84% | |
| Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 1,856 | 28.16% | |
| Total votes | 6,592 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 13
editIncumbent Democrat Eleanor Chavez has represented the 13th district since 2009. Chavez retired to run for the state senate and fellow Democrat Patricia Roybal Caballero won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Roybal Caballero | 4,452 | 71.53% | |
| Republican | Jose Orozco | 1,772 | 28.47% | |
| Total votes | 6,224 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 14
editIncumbent Democrat Miguel Garcia has represented the 14th district since 1997.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 5,743 | 73.20% | |
| Republican | Clara Pena | 2,103 | 26.80% | |
| Total votes | 7,846 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 15
editIncumbent Democrat Bill O'Neill has represented the 15th district since 2009. O'Neill retired to run for the State Senate and fellow Democrat Emily Kane won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Emily Kane | 962 | 44.50% | |
| Democratic | Matt David Munoz | 811 | 37.51% | |
| Democratic | Joe Craig | 389 | 17.99% | |
| Total votes | 2,162 | 100% | ||
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christopher Saucedo | 898 | 61.85% | |
| Republican | Kenneth King | 554 | 38.15% | |
| Total votes | 1,452 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Emily Kane | 6,850 | 51.17% | |
| Republican | Christopher Saucedo | 6,536 | 48.83% | |
| Total votes | 13,386 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 16
editIncumbent Democrat Moe Maestas has represented the 16th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Moe Maestas (incumbent) | 8,162 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,162 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 17
editIncumbent Democrat Edward Sandoval has represented the 17th district since 1983.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward Sandoval (incumbent) | 7,816 | 66.61% | |
| Republican | Robert Cain | 3,918 | 33.39% | |
| Total votes | 11,734 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 18
editIncumbent Democrat Gail Chasey has represented the 18th district since 1997.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gail Chasey (incumbent) | 10,034 | 81.10% | |
| Republican | Tyson Jerald Cosper | 2,339 | 18.90% | |
| Total votes | 12,373 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 19
editIncumbent Democrat Sheryl Williams Stapleton has represented the 19th district since 1995.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 1,533 | 56.95% | |
| Democratic | Cara Valente-Compton | 1,159 | 43.05% | |
| Total votes | 2,692 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 6,669 | 59.35% | |
| Republican | Erica Landry | 2,711 | 24.13% | |
| Independent | Hessel Edward Yntema III | 1,857 | 16.53% | |
| Total votes | 11,237 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 20
editIncumbent Republican James White has represented the 20th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James White (incumbent) | 8,717 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,717 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 21
editIncumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 21st district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 4,961 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,961 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 22
editIncumbent Republican James Smith has represented the 22nd district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Smith (incumbent) | 11,692 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,692 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 23
editIncumbent Republican David Doyle has represented the 23rd district since 2011. Doyle retired to run for the state senate and fellow Republican Paul Pacheco won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marci Blaze | 1,027 | 50.74% | |
| Democratic | Marilyn Hill | 856 | 42.29% | |
| Democratic | Dixie Trebbe | 141 | 6.97% | |
| Total votes | 2,024 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Pacheco | 6,922 | 50.28% | |
| Democratic | Marci Blaze | 6,844 | 49.72% | |
| Total votes | 13,766 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 24
editIncumbent Republican Conrad James has represented the 24th district since 2011. James lost re-election to Democrat Liz Thomson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Liz Thomson | 6,562 | 51.05% | |
| Republican | Conrad James (incumbent) | 6,292 | 48.95% | |
| Total votes | 12,854 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 25
editIncumbent Democrat Danice Picraux has represented the 25th district since 1991. Picraux didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Christine Trujillo won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christine Trujillo | 1,652 | 62.22% | |
| Democratic | Brian Thomas | 545 | 20.53% | |
| Democratic | Richard Williams | 458 | 17.25% | |
| Total votes | 2,655 | 100% | ||
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elisabeth Keen | 960 | 76.74% | |
| Republican | Nicholas Cates Riali | 291 | 23.26% | |
| Total votes | 1,251 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christine Trujillo | 8,383 | 63.12% | |
| Republican | Elisabeth Keen | 4,898 | 36.88% | |
| Total votes | 13,281 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 26
editIncumbent Democrat Al Park has represented the 26th district since 2001. Park retired to run for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and fellow Democrat Georgene Louis won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Georgene Louis | 4,057 | 61.71% | |
| Republican | Louis Tafoya | 2,517 | 38.29% | |
| Total votes | 6,574 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 27
editIncumbent Republican Larry Larrañaga has represented the 27th district since 1995.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Larrañaga (incumbent) | 9,128 | 59.04% | |
| Democratic | Ronald Krise | 6,334 | 40.96% | |
| Total votes | 15,462 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 28
editIncumbent Republican Jimmie Hall has represented the 28th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 10,815 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,815 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 29
editIncumbent Republican Thomas Anderson has represented the 29th district since 2003.
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 679 | 57.49% | |
| Republican | Peggy Muller-Aragon | 502 | 42.51% | |
| Total votes | 1,181 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 6,025 | 52.50% | |
| Democratic | Lloyd Ginsberg | 5,451 | 47.50% | |
| Total votes | 11,476 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 30
editIncumbent Republican Nate Gentry has represented the 30th district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nate Gentry (incumbent) | 6,997 | 53.91% | |
| Democratic | Maryellen Broderick | 5,981 | 46.09% | |
| Total votes | 12,978 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 31
editIncumbent Republican Bill Rehm has represented the 31st district since 2007.
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 1,898 | 63.63% | |
| Republican | William Arnold Wiley | 1,085 | 36.37% | |
| Total votes | 2,983 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 10,426 | 60.13% | |
| Democratic | Joanne Allen | 6,914 | 39.87% | |
| Total votes | 17,340 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 32
editIncumbent Democrat Dona Irwin has represented the 32nd district since 1999.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 1,309 | 54.52% | |
| Democratic | Louis Luna | 1,092 | 45.48% | |
| Total votes | 2,401 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 5,688 | 63.80% | |
| Republican | Thomas Guerra | 3,228 | 36.20% | |
| Total votes | 8,916 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 33
editIncumbent Democrat Joni Gutierrez has represented the 33rd district since 2005. Guttierrez didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Bill McCamley won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill McCamley | 5,972 | 58.17% | |
| Republican | Angelina Carver | 4,294 | 41.83% | |
| Total votes | 10,266 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 34
editIncumbent Democrat Mary Helen Garcia has represented the 34th district since 1997.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Helen Garcia (incumbent) | 4,891 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,891 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 35
editIncumbent Democrat Antonio Luján has represented the 35th district since 2003. Luján lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Jeff Steinborn, who went on to win the general election.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 792 | 51.30% | |
| Democratic | Antonio Luján (incumbent) | 752 | 48.70% | |
| Total votes | 1,544 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 6,318 | 64.65% | |
| Republican | Charles Green | 3,455 | 35.35% | |
| Total votes | 9,773 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 36
editIncumbent Democrat turned independent Andy Nuñez has represented the 36th district since 2001. He lost re-election to Democrat Phillip Archuleta.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phillip Archuleta | 3,785 | 42.35% | |
| Republican | Mike Tellez | 3,295 | 36.87% | |
| Independent | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 1,858 | 20.79% | |
| Total votes | 8,938 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Independent | ||||
District 37
editIncumbent Republican Terry McMillan has represented the 37th district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry McMillan (incumbent) | 6,267 | 50.03% | |
| Democratic | Joanne Ferrary | 6,259 | 49.97% | |
| Total votes | 12,526 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 38
editIncumbent Republican Dianne Hamilton has represented the 38th district since 1999.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Terry Fortenberry | 1,499 | 57.48% | |
| Democratic | Guadalupe Cano | 1,109 | 42.52% | |
| Total votes | 2,608 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 7,183 | 54.85% | |
| Democratic | Terry Fortenberry | 5,912 | 45.15% | |
| Total votes | 13,095 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 39
editIncumbent Democrat Rodolpho Martinez has represented the 39th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 5,135 | 52.18% | |
| Republican | John Zimmerman | 4,705 | 47.82% | |
| Total votes | 9,840 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 40
editThe new 40th district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Nick Salazar, who has represented the 40th district since 1974, and Thomas Garcia, who has represented the 68th district since 2007. Garcia retired to run for the state senate and Salazar was re-elected here.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 2,908 | 51.56% | |
| Democratic | Bengie Regensberg | 1,420 | 25.18% | |
| Democratic | Peter Martinez | 1,312 | 23.26% | |
| Total votes | 5,640 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 7,901 | 65.97% | |
| Republican | Gary Martinez | 4,076 | 34.03% | |
| Total votes | 11,977 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 41
editIncumbent Democrat Debbie Rodella has represented the 41st district since 1993.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Rodella (incumbent) | 8,302 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,302 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 42
editIncumbent Democrat Roberto Gonzales has represented the 42nd district since 1995.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roberto Gonzales (incumbent) | 10,344 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,344 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 43
editIncumbent Republican James Hall has represented the 43rd district since his appointment in 2011, following the death of Jeannette Wallace. Hall lost re-election to Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 7,119 | 51.19% | |
| Republican | James Hall (incumbent) | 6,788 | 48.81% | |
| Total votes | 13,907 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 44
editIncumbent Republican Jane Powdrell-Culbert has represented the 44th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jane Powdrell-Culbert (incumbent) | 10,136 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,136 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 45
editIncumbent Democrat Jim Trujillo has represented the 45th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Trujillo (incumbent) | 8,881 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,881 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 46
editIncumbent Democrat House Speaker Ben Luján has represented the 46th district since 1975. Luján didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Carl Trujillo won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 2,515 | 52.19% | |
| Democratic | David Coss | 2,304 | 47.81% | |
| Total votes | 4,819 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 11,082 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,082 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 47
editIncumbent Democrat Brian Egolf has represented the 47th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Egolf (incumbent) | 13,472 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,472 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 48
editIncumbent Democrat Lucky Varela has represented the 48th district since 1987.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lucky Varela (incumbent) | 9,655 | 79.58% | |
| Libertarian | Bob Walsh | 2,477 | 20.42% | |
| Total votes | 12,132 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 49
editIncumbent Republican Don Tripp has represented the 49th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Tripp (incumbent) | 9,213 | 98.01% | |
| Democratic | Dell Washington (write-in) | 187 | 1.99% | |
| Total votes | 9,400 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 50
editIncumbent Democrat Rhonda Sue King has represented the 50th district since 1999. King didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Stephen Easley won the open seat.
- Democratic primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen Easley | 1,459 | 56.59% | |
| Democratic | Patricia Lincoln | 1,119 | 43.41% | |
| Total votes | 2,578 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen Easley | 7,796 | 55.66% | |
| Republican | Charles Larry Miller | 6,211 | 44.34% | |
| Total votes | 14,007 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 51
editIncumbent Republican Yvette Herrell has represented the 51st district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Yvette Herrell (incumbent) | 7,750 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,750 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 52
editIncumbent Democrat Joe Cervantes has represented the 52nd district since 2001. Cervantes retired to run for the state senate and fellow Democrat Doreen Gallegos won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doreen Gallegos | 698 | 73.17% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Moralez | 256 | 26.83% | |
| Total votes | 954 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doreen Gallegos | 4,720 | 64.44% | |
| Republican | Arlington Brewbaker | 2,605 | 35.56% | |
| Total votes | 7,325 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 53
editIncumbent Republican Ricky Little has represented the 53rd district since 2011. Little lost re-election to Democrat Nate Cote, who previously represented the district from 2007 to 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nate Cote | 2,620 | 53.21% | |
| Republican | Ricky Little (incumbent) | 2,304 | 46.79% | |
| Total votes | 4,924 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 54
editIncumbent Republican Bill Gray has represented the 54th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Gray (incumbent) | 7,465 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,465 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 55
editIncumbent Republican Cathrynn Brown has represented the 55th district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cathrynn Brown (incumbent) | 8,853 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,853 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 56
editIncumbent Republican Zachary Cook has represented the 56th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zachary Cook (incumbent) | 7,721 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,721 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 57
editThe new 57th district includes part of Sandoval County, including Rio Rancho. The district has no incumbent. Republican Jason Harper won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Harper | 4,606 | 53.16% | ||
| Democratic | Donna Tillman | 4,058 | 46.84% | ||
| Total votes | 8,664 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
District 58
editIncumbent Republican Candy Ezzell has represented the 58th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Candy Ezzell (incumbent) | 3,888 | 62.00% | |
| Democratic | Pablo Martinez | 2,383 | 38.00% | |
| Total votes | 6,271 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 59
editIncumbent Republican Nora Espinoza has represented the 59th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nora Espinoza (incumbent) | 9,903 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,903 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 60
editIncumbent Republican Tim Lewis has represented the 60th district since 2011.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Lewis (incumbent) | 8,319 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,319 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 61
editIncumbent Republican Shirley Tyler has represented the 61st district since 2007. Tyler didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican David Gallegos won the open seat.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hector Ramirez | 309 | 53.09% | |
| Democratic | Paul Phillip Roybal | 273 | 46.91% | |
| Total votes | 582 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Gallegos | 3,654 | 64.47% | |
| Democratic | Hector Ramirez | 2,014 | 35.53% | |
| Total votes | 5,668 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 62
editIncumbent Republican Minority Leader Donald Bratton has represented the 62nd district since 2001.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald Bratton (incumbent) | 7,722 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,722 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 63
editIncumbent Democrat George Dodge Jr. has represented the 63rd district since 2011.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Dodge Jr. (incumbent) | 1,544 | 79.67% | |
| Democratic | Jose Griego | 394 | 20.33% | |
| Total votes | 1,938 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Dodge Jr. (incumbent) | 4,881 | 63.53% | |
| Republican | Steven Hanson | 2,802 | 36.47% | |
| Total votes | 7,683 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 64
editIncumbent Republican Anna Crook has represented the 64th district since 1995.
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 2,434 | 88.83% | |
| Republican | Wade Lopez | 306 | 11.17% | |
| Total votes | 2,740 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 7,646 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,646 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 65
editIncumbent Democrat James Madalena has represented the 65th district since 1985.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Madalena (incumbent) | 7,072 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,072 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 66
editThe new 66th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Bob Wooley, who has represented the 66th district since 2011, and Dennis Kintigh, who has represented the 57th district since 2009. Wooley defeated Kintigh in the Republican primary and wqas unopposed in the general election.
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Wooley (incumbent) | 1,600 | 55.52% | |
| Republican | Dennis Kintigh (incumbent) | 1,282 | 44.48% | |
| Total votes | 2,882 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Wooley (incumbent) | 8,079 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,079 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 67
editIncumbent Republican Dennis Roch has represented the 67th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dennis Roch (incumbent) | 8,492 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,492 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 68
editThe new 68th district includes part of northwestern Bernalillo County. The district has no incumbent. Republican Monica Youngblood won the open seat.
- Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Monica Youngblood | 763 | 44.70% | |
| Republican | Max Barnett | 473 | 27.71% | |
| Republican | Claudette Chavez-Hankins | 346 | 20.27% | |
| Republican | Paul Barber | 125 | 7.32% | |
| Total votes | 1,707 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Monica Youngblood | 6,908 | 54.96% | ||
| Democratic | Eloise Gift | 5,660 | 45.04% | ||
| Total votes | 12,568 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
District 69
editIncumbent Democrat and Majority Leader Ken Martinez had represented the 69th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Martinez (incumbent) | 6,803 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,803 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 70
editIncumbent Democrat Richard Vigil has represented the 70th district since 1999. Vigil lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Tomás Salazar, who was unopposed in the general election.
- Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tomás Salazar | 2,526 | 55.27% | |
| Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 2,044 | 44.73% | |
| Total votes | 4,570 | 100% | ||
- General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tomás Salazar | 8,441 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,441 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. June 5, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. November 6, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
Notes
edit- ^ Andy Nuñez left the Democratic Party to become an Independent in 2011.
- ^ Redistricted from the 68th district.
- ^ Redistricted from the 57th district.
- ^ Redistricted from the 57th district.