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2012 New Mexico Senate election

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All 42 seats in the New Mexico Senate
22 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Timothy Jennings
(lost re-election)
Stuart Ingle
Party Democratic Republican
Leader's seat 32nd - Roswell 27th - Portales
Last election 27 15
Seats before 28 14[a]
Seats won 25 17
Seat change Decrease3 Increase3
Popular vote 380,509 273,676
Percentage 57.13% 41.09%

Results:
     Democratic gain      Republican gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
Vote share:
     50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%
     50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%

President pro tempore before election

Timothy Jennings
Democratic

Elected President pro tempore

Mary Kay Papen
Democratic

The 2012 New Mexico Senate election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state senators in all 42 of the state senate's districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the New Mexico Senate. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S House, and state house.[1]

A primary election on June 5, 2012, determined which candidates appeared on the November 6th general election ballot.

Results summary

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District Incumbent Party Elected senator Party
1 William Sharer Rep William Sharer Rep
2 Steven Neville Rep Steven Neville Rep
3 John Pinto Dem John Pinto Dem
4 George Muñoz Dem George Muñoz Dem
5 Richard Martinez Dem Richard Martinez Dem
6 Carlos Cisneros Dem Carlos Cisneros Dem
7 Clinton Harden Rep Pat Woods Rep
8 Pete Campos Dem Pete Campos Dem
9 John Sapien Dem John Sapien Dem
10 John Ryan Rep John Ryan Rep
11 Linda Lopez Dem Linda Lopez Dem
12 Jerry Ortiz y Pino Dem Jerry Ortiz y Pino Dem
Eric Griego[b] Dem
13 Dede Feldman Dem Bill O'Neill Dem
14 New Seat Michael Padilla Dem
15 Tim Eichenberg Dem Daniel Ivey-Soto Dem
16 Cisco McSorley Dem Cisco McSorley Dem
17 Tim Keller Dem Tim Keller Dem
18 Mark Boitano Rep Lisa Torraco Rep
19 Sue Wilson Beffort Rep Sue Wilson Beffort Rep
20 William Payne Rep William Payne Rep
21 Lisa Curtis Dem Mark Moores Rep
22 Lynda Lovejoy Dem Benny Shendo Dem
23 Sander Rue Rep Sander Rue Rep
24 Nancy Rodriguez Dem Nancy Rodriguez Dem
25 Peter Wirth Dem Peter Wirth Dem
26 Bernadette Sanchez Dem Jacob Candelaria Dem
27 Stuart Ingle Rep Stuart Ingle Rep
28 Howie Morales Dem Howie Morales Dem
29 Michael Sanchez Dem Michael Sanchez Dem
30 David Ulibarri Dem Clemente Sanchez Dem
31 Cynthia Nava Dem Joe Cervantes Dem
32 Timothy Jennings Dem Cliff Pirtle Rep
33 Rod Adair Rep William Burt Rep
William Burt[c] Rep
34 Vernon Asbill Rep Ron Griggs Rep
35 John Arthur Smith Dem John Arthur Smith Dem
36 Mary Jane Garcia Dem Lee Cotter Rep
37 Stephen Fischmann Dem William Soules Dem
38 Mary Kay Papen Dem Mary Kay Papen Dem
39 Phil Griego Dem Phil Griego Dem
40 New Seat Craig Brandt Rep
41 Carroll Leavell Rep Carroll Leavell Rep
42 Gay Kernan Rep Gay Kernan Rep
Party Candi-
dates
Votes Seats
No. % No. +/– %
Democratic 34 380,509 57.13% 25 Decrease3 59.52%
Republican 27 273,676 41.09% 17 Increase3 40.48%
Independent 2 11,899 1.79% 0 Steady 0.00%
Total 63 666,084 100% 42 Steady 100%
Popular vote
Democratic
57.13%
Republican
41.09%
Independent
1.79%
Senate seats
Democratic
59.52%
Republican
40.48%

Retiring incumbents

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Incumbents defeated in the primary election

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Incumbents defeated in the general election

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Detailed results

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District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8District 9District 10District 11District 12District 13District 14District 15District 16District 17District 18District 19District 20District 21District 22District 23District 24District 25District 26District 27District 28District 29District 30District 31District 32District 33District 34District 35District 36District 37District 38District 39District 40District 41District 42

Source for primary election results:[2] Source for general election results:[3]

District 1

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Incumbent Republican William Sharer has represented the 1st district since 2001.

New Mexico Senate 1st district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Sharer (incumbent) 11,212 70.76%
Democratic Matt Dodson 4,633 29.24%
Total votes 15,845 100%
Republican hold

District 2

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Incumbent Republican Steven Neville has represented the 2nd district since 2005.

New Mexico Senate 2nd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steven Neville (incumbent) 14,168 100%
Total votes 14,168 100%
Republican hold

District 3

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Incumbent Democrat John Pinto has represented the 3rd district since 1977. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Pinto (incumbent) 2,709 72.01%
Democratic Matthew Tso 1,053 27.99%
Total votes 3,762 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 3rd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Pinto (incumbent) 12,578 100%
Total votes 12,578 100%
Democratic hold

District 4

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Incumbent Democrat George Muñoz has represented the 4th district since 2009. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 4th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Muñoz (incumbent) 2,614 56.31%
Democratic Genevieve Jackson 1,708 36.79%
Democratic Charles Rountree 320 6.89%
Total votes 4,642 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 4th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Muñoz (incumbent) 11,673 100%
Total votes 11,673 100%
Democratic hold

District 5

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Incumbent Democrat Richard Martinez has represented the 5th district since 2001. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 5th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard Martinez (incumbent) 4,721 57.62%
Democratic Alfredo Montoya 3,473 42.38%
Total votes 8,194 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 5th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard Martinez (incumbent) 15,255 100%
Total votes 15,255 100%
Democratic hold

District 6

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Incumbent Democrat Carlos Cisneros has represented the 6th district since 1985.

New Mexico Senate 6th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carlos Cisneros (incumbent) 17,613 100%
Total votes 17,613 100%
Democratic hold

District 7

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Incumbent Republican Clinton Harden has represented the 7th district since 2003. Harden didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Pat Woods won the open seat. Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 7th district Republican primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat Woods 2,296 51.97%
Republican Angela Spears 1,997 45.20%
Republican Mark Myers 125 2.83%
Total votes 4,418 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 7th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat Woods 12,595 100%
Total votes 12,595 100%
Republican hold

District 8

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Incumbent Democrat Pete Campos has represented the 8th district since 1991. State Representative Thomas Garcis unsuccessfully challenged Campos for the Democratic nomination. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 8th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Campos (incumbent) 5,376 62.06%
Democratic Thomas Garcia 3,286 37.94%
Total votes 8,662 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 8th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Campos (incumbent) 15,820 100%
Total votes 15,820 100%
Democratic hold

District 9

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Incumbent Democrat John Sapien has represented the 9th district since 2009. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 9th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Sapien (incumbent) 2,270 55.31%
Democratic Benjamin Hayden Rodefer 1,834 44.69%
Total votes 4,104 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 9th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Sapien (incumbent) 11,654 50.35%
Republican David Doyle 11,492 49.65%
Total votes 23,146 100%
Democratic hold

District 10

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Incumbent Republican John Ryan has represented the 10th district since 2005.

New Mexico Senate 10th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Ryan (incumbent) 10,063 54.29%
Independent Joseph Carraro 8,474 45.71%
Total votes 18,537 100%
Republican hold

District 11

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Incumbent Democrat Linda Lopez has represented the 11th district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 11th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda Lopez (incumbent) 8,346 100%
Total votes 8,346 100%
Democratic hold

District 12

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The new 12th district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Jerry Ortiz y Pino, who has represented the 12th district since 2005, and Eric Griego, who has represented the 14th district since 2009. Griego retired to run for Congress while Ortiz y Pino was re-elected here.

New Mexico Senate 12th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry Ortiz y Pino (incumbent) 13,341 100%
Total votes 13,341 100%
Democratic hold

District 13

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Incumbent Democrat Dede Feldman has represented the 13th district since 1997. Feldman didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Bill O'Neill won the open seat. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 13th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bill O'Neill 2,620 52.98%
Democratic Carlos Cordova 1,362 27.54%
Democratic Chris Catechis 963 19.47%
Total votes 4,945 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 13th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bill O'Neill 15,516 100%
Total votes 15,516 100%
Democratic hold

District 14

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The new 14th district is based in southwestern Bernalillo County and includes much of South Valley. The district has no incumbent. Democrat Michael Padilla won the open seat.[4] Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 14th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Padilla 1,065 40.54%
Democratic Eleanor Chavez 798 30.38%
Democratic James Taylor 764 29.08%
Total votes 2,627 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 14th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Padilla 8,258 70.68%
Independent Robert Schiller 3,425 29.32%
Total votes 11,683 100%
Democratic win (new seat)

District 15

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Incumbent Democrat Tim Eichenberg has represented the 15th district since 2009. Eichenberg didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Daniel Ivey-Soto won the open seat.

New Mexico Senate 15th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel Ivey-Soto 10,927 52.89%
Republican Diane Snyder 9,733 47.11%
Total votes 20,660 100%
Democratic hold

District 16

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Incumbent Democrat Cisco McSorley has represented the 16th district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 16th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cisco McSorley (incumbent) 16,636 100%
Total votes 16,636 100%
Democratic hold

District 17

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Incumbent Democrat Tim Keller has represented the 17th district since 2009.

New Mexico Senate 17th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tim Keller (incumbent) 7,481 64.84%
Republican Shannon Robinson 4,057 35.16%
Total votes 11,538 100%
Democratic hold

District 18

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Incumbent Republican Mark Boitano has represented the 18th district since 1997. Boitano didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Lisa Torraco won the open seat. Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 18th district Republican primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lisa Torraco 2,045 61.04%
Republican Gerges Scott 1,305 38.96%
Total votes 3,350 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 18th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lisa Torraco 12,092 51.81%
Democratic Bill Tallman 11,248 48.19%
Total votes 23,340 100%
Republican hold

District 19

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Incumbent Republican Sue Wilson Beffort has represented the 19th district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 19th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sue Wilson Beffort (incumbent) 17,546 100%
Total votes 17,546 100%
Republican hold

District 20

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Incumbent Republican William Payne has represented the 20th district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 20th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Payne (incumbent) 13,626 56.13%
Democratic Cornelia Lange 10,651 43.87%
Total votes 24,277 100%
Republican hold

District 21

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Incumbent Democrat Lisa Curtis has represented the 21st district since her appointment in 2012 following the resignation of Republican Kent Cravens. Curtis lost re-election to Republican Mark Moores. Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 21st district Republican primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Moores 2,020 49.88%
Republican Robert Doughty III 1,186 29.28%
Republican Nancy Cooper 844 20.84%
Total votes 4,050 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 21st district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Moores 14,067 56.64%
Democratic Lisa Curtis (incumbent) 10,768 43.36%
Total votes 24,835 100%
Republican gain from Democratic

District 22

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Incumbent Democrat Lynda Lovejoy has represented the 22nd district since 2007. Lovejoy lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Benny Shendo, who was unopposed in the general election. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benny Shendo 1,989 40.88%
Democratic Lynda Lovejoy (incumbent) 1,776 36.50%
Democratic Joshua Madalena 752 15.45%
Democratic Anthony Begay 349 7.17%
Total votes 4,866 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 22nd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benny Shendo 12,051 100%
Total votes 12,051 100%
Democratic hold

District 23

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Incumbent Republican Sander Rue has represented the 23rd district since 2009.

New Mexico Senate 23rd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sander Rue (incumbent) 14,327 100%
Total votes 14,327 100%
Republican hold

District 24

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Incumbent Democrat Nancy Rodriguez has represented the 24th district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 24th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy Rodriguez (incumbent) 15,568 100%
Total votes 15,568 100%
Democratic hold

District 25

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Incumbent Democrat Peter Wirth has represented the 25th district since 2009.

New Mexico Senate 25th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peter Wirth (incumbent) 26,128 100%
Total votes 26,128 100%
Democratic hold

District 26

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Incumbent Democrat Bernadette Sanchez has represented the 26th district since 2001. Sanchez didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Jacob Candelaria won the open seat. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 26th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jacob Candelaria 1,835 68.91%
Democratic Carlos Jose Villanueva 828 31.09%
Total votes 2,663 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 26th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jacob Candelaria 11,463 100%
Total votes 11,463 100%
Democratic hold

District 27

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Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Stuart Ingle has represented the 27th district since 1985.

New Mexico Senate 27th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stuart Ingle (incumbent) 12,088 100%
Total votes 12,088 100%
Republican hold

District 28

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Incumbent Democrat Howie Morales has represented the 28th district since 2009.

New Mexico Senate 28th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Howie Morales (incumbent) 15,702 100%
Total votes 15,702 100%
Democratic hold

District 29

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Incumbent Democrat and Majority Leader Michael Sanchez has represented the 29th district since 1993.

New Mexico Senate 29th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Sanchez (incumbent) 9,001 55.43%
Republican David Chavez 7,237 44.57%
Total votes 16,238 100%
Democratic hold

District 30

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Incumbent Democrat David Ulibarri has represented the 30th district since 2006. Ulibari lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Clemente Sanchez, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 30th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Clemente Sanchez 1,235 31.08%
Democratic Maxine Velasquez 1,226 30.85%
Democratic David Ulibarri (incumbent) 889 22.37%
Democratic Randolph Marshall Collins 624 15.70%
Total votes 3,974 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 30th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Clemente Sanchez 8,844 53.03%
Republican Vickie Perea 7,833 46.97%
Total votes 16,677 100%
Democratic hold

District 31

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Incumbent Democrat Cynthia Nava has represented the 31st district since 1993. Nava didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Joe Cervantes won the open seat. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 31st district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joe Cervantes 960 61.46%
Democratic Jesus Ruben Segura 602 38.54%
Total votes 1,562 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 31st district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joe Cervantes 7,513 68.26%
Republican Brett Preston 3,493 31.74%
Total votes 11,006 100%
Democratic hold

District 32

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Incumbent Democrat and President Pro Tempore Timothy Jennings has represented the 32nd district since 1979. Jennings lost re-election to Republican Cliff Pirtle. Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 32nd district Republican primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Cliff Pirtle 1,018 50.22%
Republican Chad Hammill 1,009 49.78%
Total votes 2,027 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 32nd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Cliff Pirtle 5,930 52.26%
Democratic Timothy Jennings (incumbent) 5,418 47.74%
Total votes 11,348 100%
Republican gain from Democratic

District 33

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The new 33rd district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Rod Adair, who has represented the 33rd district since 1997, and William Burt, who has represented the 40th district since 2011. Adair didn't seek re-election and Burt was re-elected here.

New Mexico Senate New Mexico Senate 33rd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Burt (incumbent) 12,292 65.31%
Democratic Stephanie Dubois 6,530 34.69%
Total votes 18,822 100%
Republican hold

District 34

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Incumbent Republican Vernon Asbill has represented the 34th district since 2005. Asbill didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Ron Griggs won the open seat. Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 34th district Republican primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Griggs 1,783 57.53%
Republican Sarah Dion Kidd-Johnson 1,316 42.47%
Total votes 3,099 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 34th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Griggs 9,647 67.67%
Democratic Ellen Wedum 4,610 32.33%
Total votes 14,257 100%
Republican hold

District 35

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Incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith has represented the 35th district since 1989. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 35th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Arthur Smith (incumbent) 2,031 56.00%
Democratic Larry Martinez 1,596 44.00%
Total votes 3,627 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 35th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Arthur Smith (incumbent) 10,446 60.97%
Republican Russell Allen 6,688 39.03%
Total votes 17,134 100%
Democratic hold

District 36

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Incumbent Democrat Mary Jane Garcia has represented the 36th district since 1989. Garcia lost re-election to Republican Lee Cotter. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 36th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Jane Garcia (incumbent) 1,355 57.98%
Democratic Oscar Vasquez Butler 982 42.02%
Total votes 2,337 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 36th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Cotter 9,146 53.89%
Democratic Mary Jane Garcia (incumbent) 7,826 46.11%
Total votes 16,972 100%
Republican gain from Democratic

District 37

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Incumbent Democrat Stephen Fischmann has represented the 37th district since 2009. Fischmann didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat William Soules won the open seat.

New Mexico Senate 37th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Soules 9,330 52.16%
Republican Cathey Jo Alberson 8,557 47.84%
Total votes 17,887 100%
Democratic hold

District 38

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Incumbent Democrat Mary Kay Papen has represented the 38th district since 2001.

New Mexico Senate 38th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary Kay Papen (incumbent) 9,464 66.43%
Republican Neal Hooks 4,783 33.57%
Total votes 14,247 100%
Democratic hold

District 39

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Incumbent Democrat Phil Griego has represented the 39th district since 1997. Democratic primary

New Mexico Senate 39th district Democratic primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Griego (incumbent) 1,884 43.55%
Democratic Jack Sullivan 1,434 33.15%
Democratic Nicole Castellano 1,008 23.30%
Total votes 4,326 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 39th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Griego (incumbent) 10,148 55.32%
Republican Aubrey Dunn Jr. 8,195 44.68%
Total votes 18,343 100%
Democratic hold

District 40

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The new 40th district is based in southwestern Sandoval County and includes much of Rio Rancho. The district has no incumbent. Republican Craig Brandt won the open seat.[4] Republican primary

New Mexico Senate 40th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Craig Brandt 1,363 62.18%
Republican R. Morgan Braden 829 37.82%
Total votes 2,192 100%

General election

New Mexico Senate 40th district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Craig Brandt 9,982 55.30%
Democratic Linda Allison 8,069 44.70%
Total votes 18,051 100%
Republican win (new seat)

District 41

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Incumbent Republican Carroll Leavell has represented the 41st district since 1997.

New Mexico Senate 41st district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carroll Leavell (incumbent) 8,413 100%
Total votes 8,413 100%
Republican hold

District 42

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Incumbent Republican Gay Kernan has represented the th district since 2002.

New Mexico Senate 42nd district general election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gay Kernan (incumbent) 14,414 100%
Total votes 14,414 100%
Republican hold

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Republican Kent Cravens resigned his seat on September 29, 2011. Democrat Lisa Curtis was appointed to fill the balance of his term.
  2. ^ Redistricted from the 14th district.
  3. ^ Redistricted from the 40th district.
  4. ^ Redistricted from the 14th district.

References

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  1. ^ "New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico" (PDF). New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Justin Levitt. "New Mexico - All About Redistricting". Loyola Law School. Retrieved July 1, 2023.