Duran defeats Herrera in secretary of state race
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Voters elected Republican Dianna Duran to be the next secretary of state today, making her the first Republican to be elected to the position since 1928. Continue Reading
Martinez wins governor’s race, TV stations say
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CNN, NBC and CBS have called the New Mexico governor’s race for Republican Susana Martinez – making her the first Hispanic woman to be elected governor in any state in the nation. Continue Reading
Heinrich and Barela are nearly tied
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U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Republican challenger Jon Barela are nearly tied in the 1st Congressional District race. Continue Reading
Pearce pulls ahead 53-47
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The race between U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., and Republican challenger Steve Pearce currently leans in Pearce’s favor. Continue Reading
Teague and Pearce are tied
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U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., and Republican challenger Steve Pearce are tied at 4,752 votes each. Continue Reading
Teague may be showing surprising strength
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Some of the first early votes to be released this evening come from Luna County, where U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., appears to be showing some surprising strength against Republican challenger Steve Pearce. Continue Reading
Turnout ‘steady’ in Doña Ana County
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With the Republican gubernatorial candidate being from Las Cruces and several other contested races on the ballot, turnout his pretty good in Doña Ana County today. Continue Reading
Police called to remove GOP poll challengers at two sites
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Police have been called to two polling sites in Las Cruces today to remove Republican Party poll challengers who were being disruptive, Chief Deputy Clerk Mario Jimenez confirmed for NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
GOP poll workers warned in Doña Ana County
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The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office has had to reprimand poll challengers as six precincts and warned them that they will be removed if they continue to behave inappropriately, The New Mexico Independent is reporting. Continue Reading
Did you vote for the person or for the party?
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I voted for Susana Martinez. But I did not vote for all Republicans on the ticket. Never have and never will. I vote for the person, not the party. Continue Reading
Martinez thanks supporters in Las Cruces
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez made a brief stop today at the Doña Ana County Republican Party headquarters to thank those in her hometown who have worked to help her campaign. Continue Reading
Polls open with few problems
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Polls opened this morning with only a few minor problems in the state’s largest counties. Continue Reading
Election Day has arrived
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Election Day is here! NMPolitics.net plans updates during the day as they’re warranted and constant coverage of the results this evening. Check back often. In the meantime, if you haven’t already done so, vote! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Appearances matter
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As I’ve been digging into the records of both gubernatorial candidates in the past few months, a common theme has emerged: a stunning lack of understanding by both candidates of the importance of avoiding situations that could create an appearance of impropriety. Continue Reading
Martinez, Pearce, Barela, King lead in Journal polls
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The Albuquerque Journal’s final polls of the 2010 election cycle show races shifting even further toward Republicans in the final days. Continue Reading