2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
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The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on November 4, 2006 to determine who will represent the state of New Mexico in the United States House of Representatives. New Mexico has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
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November 7, 2006
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All 3 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 2026, this is the last time that Republicans won a majority of congressional districts in New Mexico. New Mexico was also one of seven states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2006, the other states being Indiana, Nevada, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico, 2006[1] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Democratic | 313,124 | 55.81% | 1 | — | |
| Republican | 247,825 | 44.17% | 2 | — | |
| Independents | 135 | 0.02% | 0 | — | |
| Totals | 561,084 | 100.00% | 3 | — | |
District 1
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 County results Wilson: 50–60% 60–70% Madrid: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican Heather Wilson defeated Democrat Patricia A. Madrid, the State Attorney General by a very slim margin. This district covers the central part of the state.
Endorsements
- Individuals
- Wesley Clark, General, 2004 democratic presidential candidate[2]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[3] | Tossup | November 6, 2006 |
| Rothenberg[4] | Tossup | November 6, 2006 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] | Tilt D (flip) | November 6, 2006 |
| Real Clear Politics[6] | Tossup | November 7, 2006 |
| CQ Politics[7] | Tossup | November 7, 2006 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Heather Wilson (incumbent) | 105,986 | 50.20 | |
| Democratic | Patricia Madrid | 105,125 | 49.80 | |
| Total votes | 211,111 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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 County results Pearce: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Kissling: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce defeated Democrat Albert Kissling. The district covers the southern part of the state.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[3] | Safe R | November 6, 2006 |
| Rothenberg[4] | Safe R | November 6, 2006 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] | Safe R | November 6, 2006 |
| Real Clear Politics[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2006 |
| CQ Politics[7] | Safe R | November 7, 2006 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Steve Pearce (incumbent) | 92,620 | 59.42 | |
| Democratic | Albert Kissling | 63,119 | 40.49 | |
| Write-ins | 135 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 155,874 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
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 County results Udall: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Tom Udall defeated Republican Ronald Dolin. The district covers the northern part of the state.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[3] | Safe D | November 6, 2006 |
| Rothenberg[4] | Safe D | November 6, 2006 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] | Safe D | November 6, 2006 |
| Real Clear Politics[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2006 |
| CQ Politics[7] | Safe D | November 7, 2006 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tom Udall (incumbent) | 144,880 | 74.64 | |
| Republican | Bill Dolin | 49,219 | 25.36 | |
| Total votes | 194,099 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||