Enough of the statewide vote is counted to pick up trends, so here’s a brief update on who’s ahead in the top races.
• Susana Martinez is significantly ahead in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
• Brian Colón is ahead in the Democratic lieutenant governor primary, but Lawrence Rael is on his heels.
• John Sanchez is ahead in the Republican lieutenant governor primary, but Kent Cravens is on his heels.
• Ray Powell is significantly ahead in the Democratic primary for land commissioner.
• Matt Rush is significantly ahead in the Republican primary for land commissioner.
• Tom Mullins is way ahead in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat in Congress.
• Linda Vanzi has a big lead in the Democratic appeals judge race.