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2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and elected the three U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. The elections coincided with those for other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election, and a U.S. Senate election.

Overview

District 1

The redrawn 1st district serves the central area of New Mexico, including almost three-fourths of Albuquerque. Incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich, first elected in 2008, did not seek reelection, but instead ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Bingaman.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn
Disqualified
Declined
  • Jon Barela, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 2

Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce was elected in 2010, having previously served from 2003 until 2009. Pearce sought reelection in 2012.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn
Disqualified
  • Frank McKinnon, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2008
Declined

Primary results

General election

Polling

Results

Predictions

District 3

Incumbent Democrat Ben Ray Luján was first elected in 2008. In April 2011 Luján declined to enter the U.S. Senate race and instead chose to seek reelection to the House of Representatives.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Declined
  • Sean Closson, artist and hotel worker
  • Harry Montoya, Santa Fe County executive

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Rick Newton, businessman

Primary results

General election

Polling

Results

Predictions

References

External links