New Mexico certifies election sweep by Democrats
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico is certifying election results that give Democrats unfettered control of every statewide office and the state’s five-member delegation to Capitol Hill.
The State Canvassing Board was prepared to meet Tuesday morning to confirm election results in all but a handful of state legislative races.
The state governor, secretary of state and chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court compose the board.
Results in three state House races are close enough to trigger automatic recounts. If current results are upheld, Democrats would hold a 46-24 majority next year.
Democrats have seized control from Republicans of the New Mexico governor’s office and a southern congressional district. Democratic water attorney Xochitl Torres Small will succeed U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, while Democratic Michelle Lujan Grisham will succeed termed-out Gov. Susana Martinez.
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David Migoya
david.migoya@gazette.com
Updated 14 hours ago
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David Migoya
david.migoya@gazette.com
Updated 14 hours ago
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Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
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Nico Brambila
nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
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Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
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Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
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marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
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Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 minutes ago
The Colorado Supreme Court decided on Tuesday that a civil defendant, whose non-participation in the case meant that he legally admitted to the sexual assault allegations against him, could nonetheless prevail after he showed up to testify at trial. A...
Trump heads to Senate as GOP grows more willing to challenge White House
Naomi Lim
naomi-lim@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 19 hours ago
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Washington Examiner Staff
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