The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 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 elections of other federal and state offices, including the governor of New Mexico and a United States senator.
Overview Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico by district:
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 105,474 58.59% 74,558 41.41% 0 4.54% 180,032 100% Democratic HoldDistrict 2 52,499 35.52% 95,209 64.43% 69 0.05% 147,777 100% Republican HoldDistrict 3 113,249 61.52% 70,775 38.45% 52 0.03% 184,076 100% Democratic HoldTotal 271,222 52.99% 240,542 46.99% 121 0.02% 511,885 100%
District 1
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 elected with 59% of the vote in 2012, succeeding retiring Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich. The district has a PVI of D+7.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Michelle Lujan Grisham, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michael Frese, small business owner
Eliminated in primary Richard Priem, businessman
Withdrawn Mike McEntee, former Albuquerque City Councilman
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 2
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, ran for re-election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve Pearce, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rocky Lara, Eddy County Commissioner
Withdrawn Leslie Endean-Singh, attorney and businesswoman
Declined Joe A. Campos, former state representative
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 3
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 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ben Ray Luján, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Robert Blanch, Albuquerque Assistant District Attorney
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jefferson Byrd, rancher and nominee for this seat in 2012
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Debate + 2014 New Mexico's 3rd congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Ben Ray Luján Jefferson Byrd1 October 23, 2014 New Mexico PBS Sam Donaldson YouTube
Results
See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections
References
External links U.S. House elections in New Mexico, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets