2010 New Mexico House of Representatives election
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The 2010 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 Governor, U.S. House, and Attorney General.[1] A primary election held on June 1, 2010, determined which candidates appear on the November 2nd general election ballot.
Results summary
| Party | Candi- dates |
Votes | Seats | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
| Democratic | 53 | 262,078 | 50.75 | 38 |  8 |
52.86 | |
| Republican | 50 | 253,261 | 49.05 | 32 |  8 |
47.14 | |
| Libertarian | 1 | 524 | 0.10 | 0 |  |
0.00 | |
| Independent | 1 | 509 | 0.10 | 0 | |
0.00 | |
| Total | 105 | 516,372 | 100% | 70 | |
100% | |
Incumbents defeated in the primary election
- Elias Barela (D-District 8), defeated by Julian Luna (D)
- Gloria Vaughn (R-District 51), defeated by Yvette Herrell (R)
Incumbents defeated in the general election
- Andrew Barreras (D-District 7), defeated by David Chavez (R)
- Benjamin Rodefer (D-District 23), defeated by David Doyle (R)
- Karen Giannini (D-District 30), defeated by Nate Gentry (R)
- Jeff Steinborn (D-District 37), defeated by Terry McMillan (R)
- Nate Cote (D-District 53), defeated by Ricky Little (R)
- John Heaton (D-District 55), defeated by Cathrynn Brown (R)
- Jack Thomas (D-District 60), defeated by Tim Lewis (R)
Open seats that changed parties
- Elias Barela (D-District 8) lost re-nomination, seat won by Alonzo Baldonado (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
Incumbent Republican and Minority Leader Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Taylor (incumbent) | 8,136 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,136 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
Incumbent Republican James Strickler has represented the 2nd district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Strickler (incumbent) | 5,935 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,935 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
Incumbent Republican Paul Bandy has represented the 3rd district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Bandy (incumbent) | 6,997 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,997 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
Incumbent Democrat Ray Begaye has represented the 4th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 5,383 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,383 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 5
Incumbent Democrat Sandra Jeff has represented the 5th district since 2009.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 1,222 | 42.98% | |
| Democratic | Billy Moore | 1,030 | 36.23% | |
| Democratic | Irvin Harrison | 591 | 20.79% | |
| Total votes | 2,843 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 5,112 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,112 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
Incumbent Democrat Eliseo Alcon has represented the 6th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 4,838 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,838 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 7
Incumbent Democrat Andrew Barreras has represented the 7th district since 2007. Barreras lost re-election to Republican David Chavez.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Barreras (incumbent) | 1,266 | 56.98% | |
| Democratic | Benny Hodges | 956 | 43.02% | |
| Total votes | 2,222 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Chavez | 4,788 | 54.87% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Barreras (incumbent) | 3,938 | 45.13% | |
| Total votes | 8,726 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 8
Incumbent Democrat Elias Barela has represented the 8th district since 2007. Barela lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Julian Luna. Luna lost the general election to Republican Alonzo Baldonado.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julian Luna | 1,398 | 53.14% | |
| Democratic | Elias Barela (incumbent) | 1,233 | 46.86% | |
| Total votes | 2,631 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alonzo Baldonado | 4,588 | 53.45% | |
| Democratic | Julian Luna | 3,995 | 46.55% | |
| Total votes | 8,583 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 9
Incumbent Democrat Patricia Lundstrom has represented the 9th district since 2003.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 1,559 | 67.40% | |
| Democratic | Yolanda Ahasteen-Azua | 754 | 32.60% | |
| Total votes | 2,313 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 4,340 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,340 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
Incumbent Democrat Henry Saavedra has represented the 10th district since 1977.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Saavedra (incumbent) | 4,093 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,093 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 11
Incumbent Democrat Rick Miera has represented the 11th district since 1991.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rick Miera (incumbent) | 6,602 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,602 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
Incumbent Democrat Ernest Chavez has represented the 12th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ernest Chavez (incumbent) | 3,945 | 58.26% | |
| Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 2,317 | 34.22% | |
| Independent | Robert Schiller | 509 | 7.52% | |
| Total votes | 6,771 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 13
Incumbent Democrat Eleanor Chavez has represented the 13th district since 2009.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eleanor Chavez (incumbent) | 963 | 56.91% | |
| Democratic | Matthew Archuleta | 729 | 43.09% | |
| Total votes | 1,692 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eleanor Chavez (incumbent) | 5,679 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,679 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 14
Incumbent Democrat Miguel Garcia has represented the 14th district since 1997.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 1,201 | 69.46% | |
| Democratic | Michael Atler Sr. | 528 | 30.54% | |
| Total votes | 1,729 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 4,187 | 70.61% | |
| Republican | Clara Pena | 1,743 | 29.39% | |
| Total votes | 5,930 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 15
Incumbent Democrat Bill O'Neill has represented the 15th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill O'Neill (incumbent) | 5,545 | 50.77% | |
| Republican | Justin Alexander Horwitz | 5,376 | 49.23% | |
| Total votes | 10,921 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 16
Incumbent Democrat Moe Maestas has represented the 16th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Moe Maestas (incumbent) | 5,875 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,875 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 17
Incumbent Democrat Edward Sandoval has represented the 17th district since 1983.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward Sandoval (incumbent) | 7,459 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,459 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 18
Incumbent Democrat Gail Chasey has represented the 18th district since 1997.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gail Chasey (incumbent) | 6,608 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,608 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 19
Incumbent Democrat Sheryl Williams Stapleton has represented the 19th district since 1995.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 4,558 | 68.11% | |
| Republican | Anthony Lawrence Romo | 1,610 | 24.06% | |
| Libertarian | Mark Austin Curtis | 524 | 7.83% | |
| Total votes | 6,692 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 20
Incumbent Republican James White has represented the 20th district since his appointment in 2009, following the resignation of Richard Berry, who had resigned after being elected Mayor of Albuquerque. White was elected to a full term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James White (incumbent) | 7,667 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,667 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 21
Incumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 21st district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 3,122 | 52.09% | |
| Republican | Antoinette Marie Baca | 2,871 | 47.91% | |
| Total votes | 5,993 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 22
Incumbent Republican Kathy McCoy has represented the 22nd district since 2005. McCoy didn't seek re-elecxtion and fellow Republican James Smith won the open seat.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Smith | 1,927 | 52.84% | |
| Republican | Daniel Allen Salzwedel | 1,720 | 47.16% | |
| Total votes | 3,647 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Smith | 9,388 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,388 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 23
Incumbent Democrat Benjamin Rodefer has represented the 23rd district since 2009. Rodefer lost re-election to Republican David Doyle.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Doyle | 1,336 | 49.89% | |
| Republican | Paul Pacheco | 1,009 | 37.68% | |
| Republican | Thomas Molitor | 333 | 12.43% | |
| Total votes | 2,678 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Doyle | 6,429 | 54.12% | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Rodefer (incumbent) | 5,450 | 45.88% | |
| Total votes | 11,879 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 24
Incumbent Republican Janice Arnold-Jones has represented the 24th district since 2003. Arnold-Jones retired to run for Governor and fellow Republican Conrad James won the open seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Conrad James | 6,366 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,366 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 25
Incumbent Democrat Danice Picraux has represented the 25th district since 1991.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danice Picraux (incumbent) | 5,628 | 64.34% | |
| Republican | Jennifer Thornburg | 3,119 | 35.66% | |
| Total votes | 8,747 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 26
Incumbent Democrat Al Park has represented the 26th district since 2001.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Al Park (incumbent) | 3,026 | 62.05% | |
| Republican | Larry Kennedy | 1,851 | 37.95% | |
| Total votes | 4,877 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 27
Incumbent Republican Larry Larrañaga has represented the 27th district since 1995.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Larrañaga (incumbent) | 9,680 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,680 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 28
Incumbent Republican Jimmie Hall has represented the 28th district since 2005.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 2,292 | 84.17% | |
| Republican | Lee Richard Gonzales | 431 | 15.83% | |
| Total votes | 2,723 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 6,170 | 60.90% | |
| Democratic | Cornelia Wells Lange | 3,961 | 39.10% | |
| Total votes | 10,131 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 29
Incumbent Republican Thomas Anderson has represented the 29th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 9,274 | 59.13% | |
| Democratic | Alexander Russell | 6,410 | 40.87% | |
| Total votes | 15,684 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 30
Incumbent Democrat Karen Giannini has represented the 30th district since 2009. Giannini lost re-election to Republican Nate Gentry.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nate Gentry | 5,634 | 58.11% | |
| Democratic | Karen Giannini (incumbent) | 4,061 | 41.89% | |
| Total votes | 9,695 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 31
Incumbent Republican Bill Rehm has represented the 31st district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 8,184 | 63.17% | |
| Democratic | Michael Malloy | 4,771 | 36.83% | |
| Total votes | 12,955 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 32
Incumbent Democrat Dona Irwin has represented the 32nd district since 1999.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Walker | 593 | 50.81% | |
| Republican | Philip Skinner | 574 | 49.19% | |
| Total votes | 1,167 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 3,464 | 56.92% | |
| Republican | Thomas Walker | 2,622 | 43.08% | |
| Total votes | 6,086 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 33
Incumbent Democrat Joni Gutierrez has represented the 33rd district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joni Gutierrez (incumbent) | 4,326 | 61.92% | |
| Republican | Virginia Robertson | 2,660 | 38.08% | |
| Total votes | 6,986 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 34
Incumbent Democrat Mary Helen Garcia has represented the 34th district since 1997.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Helen Garcia (incumbent) | 2,860 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 2,860 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 35
Incumbent Democrat Antonio Luján has represented the 35th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Antonio Luján (incumbent) | 3,797 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 3,797 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 36
Incumbent Democrat Andy Nuñez has represented the 36th district since 2001.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 718 | 52.10% | |
| Democratic | Gilbert Apodaca | 404 | 29.32% | |
| Democratic | Nicole Parra-Perez | 256 | 18.58% | |
| Total votes | 1,378 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 4,277 | 55.82% | |
| Republican | Debra White | 3,385 | 44.18% | |
| Total votes | 7,662 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 37
Incumbent Democrat Jeff Steinborn has represented the 37th district since 2007. Steinborn lost re-election to Republican Terry McMillan.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry McMillan | 1,756 | 81.07% | |
| Republican | Doyle Pruitt | 410 | 18.93% | |
| Total votes | 2,166 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry McMillan | 6,110 | 51.44% | |
| Democratic | Jeff Steinborn (incumbent) | 5,767 | 48.56% | |
| Total votes | 11,877 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 38
Incumbent Republican Dianne Hamilton has represented the 38th district since 1999.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 1,548 | 68.83% | |
| Republican | Trent Petty | 701 | 31.17% | |
| Total votes | 2,249 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 6,384 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,384 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 39
Incumbent Democrat Rodolpho Martinez has represented the 39th district since 2007.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 2,159 | 62.08% | |
| Democratic | Gilbert Guadiana | 1,319 | 37.92% | |
| Total votes | 3,478 | 100% | ||
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Linda Pecotte | 583 | 54.08% | |
| Republican | Charles William Cassady | 495 | 45.92% | |
| Total votes | 1,078 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 4,118 | 55.94% | |
| Republican | Linda Pecotte | 3,243 | 44.06% | |
| Total votes | 7,361 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 40
Incumbent Democrat Nick Salazar has represented the 40th district since 1974.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 5,962 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,962 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 41
Incumbent Democrat Debbie Rodella has represented the 41st district since 1993.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Rodella (incumbent) | 5,175 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,175 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 42
Incumbent Democrat Roberto Gonzales has represented the 42nd district since 1995.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roberto Gonzales (incumbent) | 7,834 | 78.94% | |
| Republican | Matthew John Nielsen | 2,090 | 21.06% | |
| Total votes | 9,924 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 43
Incumbent Republican Jeannette Wallace has represented the 43rd district since 1991.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 1,299 | 59.56% | |
| Democratic | Peter Sheehey | 882 | 40.44% | |
| Total votes | 2,181 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeannette Wallace (incumbent) | 5,550 | 50.87% | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 5,360 | 49.13% | |
| Total votes | 10,910 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 44
Incumbent Republican Jane Powdrell-Culbert has represented the 44th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jane Powdrell-Culbert (incumbent) | 9,960 | 62.78% | |
| Democratic | Joel Davis | 5,905 | 37.22% | |
| Total votes | 15,865 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 45
Incumbent Democrat Jim Trujillo has represented the 45th district since 2003.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Trujillo (incumbent) | 5,853 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,853 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 46
Incumbent Democrat House Speaker Ben Luján has represented the 46th district since 1975.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ben Luján (incumbent) | 2,140 | 51.00% | |
| Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 2,056 | 49.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,196 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ben Luján (incumbent) | 7,960 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,960 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 47
Incumbent Democrat Brian Egolf has represented the 47th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Egolf (incumbent) | 11,256 | 75.93% | |
| Republican | Brigette Russell | 3,568 | 24.07% | |
| Total votes | 14,824 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 48
Incumbent Democrat Lucky Varela has represented the 48th district since 1987.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lucky Varela (incumbent) | 7,776 | 78.51% | |
| Republican | Bob Walsh | 2,128 | 21.49% | |
| Total votes | 9,904 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 49
Incumbent Republican Don Tripp has represented the 49th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Tripp (incumbent) | 8,089 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,089 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 50
Incumbent Democrat Rhonda Sue King has represented the 50th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rhonda Sue King (incumbent) | 6,131 | 60.36% | |
| Republican | Leroy Candelaria | 4,027 | 39.64% | |
| Total votes | 10,158 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 51
Incumbent Republican Gloria Vaughn has represented the 51st district since 1995. Vaughn lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Yvette Herrell, who went on to win the general election.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Medina | 360 | 52.10% | |
| Democratic | Joe Ferguson | 331 | 47.90% | |
| Total votes | 691 | 100% | ||
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Yvette Herrell | 846 | 54.23% | |
| Republican | Gloria Vaughn (incumbent) | 714 | 45.77% | |
| Total votes | 1,560 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Yvette Herrell | 3,077 | 62.92% | |
| Democratic | Susan Medina | 1,813 | 37.08% | |
| Total votes | 4,890 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 52
Incumbent Democrat Joe Cervantes has represented the 52nd district since 2001.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Cervantes (incumbent) | 4,110 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 4,110 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 53
Incumbent Democrat Nate Cote has represented the 53rd district since 2007. Cote lost re-election to Republican Ricky Little.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ricky Little | 3,753 | 52.91% | |
| Democratic | Nate Cote (incumbent) | 3,340 | 47.09% | |
| Total votes | 7,093 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 54
Incumbent Republican Bill Gray has represented the 54th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Gray (incumbent) | 3,858 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 3,858 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 55
Incumbent Democrat John Heaton has represented the 55th district since 1997. Heaton lost re-election to Republican Cathrynn Brown.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cathrynn Brown | 4,010 | 52.19% | |
| Democratic | John Heaton (incumbent) | 3,673 | 47.81% | |
| Total votes | 7,683 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 56
Incumbent Republican Zachary Cook has represented the 56th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zachary Cook (incumbent) | 5,620 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,620 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 57
Incumbent Republican Dennis Kintigh has represented the 57th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dennis Kintigh (incumbent) | 7,950 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,950 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 58
Incumbent Republican Candy Ezzell has represented the 58th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Candy Ezzell (incumbent) | 3,036 | 64.91% | |
| Democratic | Michael Trujillo | 1,641 | 35.09% | |
| Total votes | 4,677 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 59
Incumbent Republican Nora Espinoza has represented the 59th district since 2007.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ellen Wedum | 402 | 53.89% | |
| Democratic | Charles Berry | 344 | 46.11% | |
| Total votes | 746 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nora Espinoza (incumbent) | 5,337 | 72.12% | |
| Democratic | Ellen Wedum | 2,063 | 27.88% | |
| Total votes | 7,400 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 60
Incumbent Democrat Jack Thomas has represented the 60th district since 2009. Thomas lost re-election to Republican Tim Lewis.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Lewis | 6,980 | 60.86% | |
| Democratic | Jack Thomas (incumbent) | 4,489 | 39.14% | |
| Total votes | 11,469 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 61
Incumbent Republican Shirley Tyler has represented the 61st district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shirley Tyler (incumbent) | 3,237 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 3,237 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 62
Incumbent Republican Donald Bratton has represented the 62nd district since 2001.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald Bratton (incumbent) | 6,583 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,583 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 63
Incumbent Democrat Jose Campos II has represented the 63rd district since 2003. Campos didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat George Dodge Jr. won the open seat.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Dodge Jr. | 1,450 | 78.00% | |
| Democratic | Jose Griego | 409 | 22.00% | |
| Total votes | 1,859 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Dodge Jr. | 2,638 | 54.52% | |
| Republican | Melinda Joy Russ | 2,201 | 45.48% | |
| Total votes | 4,839 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 64
Incumbent Republican Anna Crook has represented the 64th district since 1995.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 1,954 | 86.69% | |
| Republican | Wade Lopez | 300 | 13.31% | |
| Total votes | 2,254 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 5,529 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,529 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 65
Incumbent Democrat James Madalena has represented the 65th district since 1985.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Madalena (incumbent) | 5,066 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,066 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 66
Incumbent Republican Keith Gardner has represented the 66th district since 2005.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keith Gardner (incumbent) | 5,719 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,719 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 67
Incumbent Republican Dennis Roch has represented the 67th district since 2009.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dennis Roch (incumbent) | 5,862 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,862 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 68
Incumbent Democrat Thomas Garcia has represented the 68th district since 2007.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Garcia (incumbent) | 6,690 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 6,690 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 69
Incumbent Democrat and Majority Leader Ken Martinez had represented the 69th district since 1999.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Martinez (incumbent) | 5,379 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,379 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 70
Incumbent Democrat Richard Vigil has represented the 70th district since 1999.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 2,075 | 47.98% | |
| Democratic | Barbara Perea Casey | 1,648 | 38.10% | |
| Democratic | Chris Lopez | 323 | 7.47% | |
| Democratic | Eric Cummings | 279 | 6.45% | |
| Total votes | 4,325 | 100% | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 4,769 | 64.98% | |
| Republican | Mel Root | 2,570 | 35.02% | |
| Total votes | 7,339 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
- 2010 United States elections
- 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
- Elections in New Mexico
References
- ^ "New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2010". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. June 1, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. November 2, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
