The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the three U.S. representatives from the state of New Mexico, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 7. All three incumbent representatives were re-elected in the general election.
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All 3 New Mexico seats to the United States House of Representatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 181,088 | 65.15% | 96,879 | 34.85% | 0 | 0.00% | 277,967 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 2 | 85,232 | 37.25% | 143,514 | 62.72% | 70 | 0.03% | 228,816 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 170,612 | 62.42% | 102,730 | 37.58% | 0 | 0.00% | 273,342 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
Total | 436,932 | 56.01% | 343,123 | 43.98% | 70 | 0.01% | 780,125 | 100.00% |
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Precinct results Lujan Grisham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Priem: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1st district includes the central area of New Mexico, including almost three-fourths of Albuquerque. Incumbent Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+7.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michelle Lujan Grisham (incumbent) | 69,216 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 69,216 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Richard Gregory Priem | 27,973 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 27,973 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michelle Lujan Grisham (incumbent) | 181,088 | 65.2 | |
Republican | Richard Gregory Priem | 96,879 | 34.8 | |
Total votes | 277,967 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Precinct results Pearce: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Lee Soules: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2nd district includes the southern half of New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Roswell and the southern fourth of Albuquerque. Geographically, it is the sixth largest district in the nation and the 2nd-largest not to comprise an entire state (after Nevada's 2nd district). Incumbent Republican Steve Pearce, who had represented the district since 2011, having previously served between 2003 and 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+5.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Pearce (incumbent) | 36,722 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 36,722 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Merrie Lee Soules | 37,455 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 37,455 | 100.0 |
No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic |
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Pearce (incumbent) | 143,515 | 62.7 | |
Democratic | Merrie Lee Soules | 85,232 | 37.3 | |
Republican | Jack A. McGrann (write-in) | 70 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 228,817 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Luján: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Romero: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 3rd district the northern half of New Mexico, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. Incumbent Democrat Ben R. Luján, who has represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+8.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ben Ray Luján (incumbent) | 76,789 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 76,789 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael H. Romero | 17,025 | 62.0 | |
Republican | Michael Glenn Lucero | 10,419 | 38.0 | |
Total votes | 27,444 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ben Ray Luján (incumbent) | 170,612 | 62.4 | |
Republican | Michael H. Romero | 102,730 | 37.6 | |
Total votes | 273,342 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |