2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico|
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Majority party
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Minority party
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| Party
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Democratic
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Republican
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| Last election
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2
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1
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| Seats won
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2
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1
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| Seat change
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| Popular vote
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436,932
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343,193
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| Percentage
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56.01%
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43.99%
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| Swing
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3.03%
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3.03%
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District results County results
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Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
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Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the three U.S. representatives from the state of New Mexico, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 7. All three incumbent representatives were re-elected in the general election.
Overview
District 1
2016 New Mexico's 1st congressional district election|
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Precinct results
Lujan Grisham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Priem: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
No votes |
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The 1st district includes the central area of New Mexico, including almost three-fourths of Albuquerque. Incumbent Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+7.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Richard Priem, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
2016 New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election|
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Precinct results
Pearce: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Lee Soules: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Tie: 50%
No votes |
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The 2nd district includes the southern half of New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Roswell and the southern fourth of Albuquerque. Geographically, it is the sixth largest district in the nation and the 2nd-largest not to comprise an entire state (after Nevada's 2nd district). Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce, who had represented the district since 2011, having previously served between 2003 and 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+5.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
General election
Debates
Predictions
Results
District 3
2016 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district election|
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Precinct results
Luján: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Romero: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Tie: 50%
No votes |
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The 3rd district the northern half of New Mexico, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. Incumbent Democrat Ben R. Luján, who has represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Romero, police officer
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Official Results Primary Election - June 7, 2016". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c "2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016". House: Race Ratings. Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Daily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016". Daily Kos Elections. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ a b c "2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016)". House Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c "2016 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Battle for the House 2016". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Election Night Results - November 8, 2016". New Mexico Secretary of State. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ Matthew Reichbach (December 17, 2015). "Merrie Lee Soules is running for Congress". nmpoliticalreport.com. NM Political Report. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ YouTube
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