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Melanie Ann Stansbury (D) defeated Mark Moores (R) and four other candidates in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election on June 1, 2021. The election was called following incumbent Debra Haaland’s (D) confirmation as secretary of the interior for the Biden administration on March 15, 2021.[1] Stansbury received 60% of the vote to Moores' 36%. No other candidate received more than 5% of the vote.[2]

The Democratic Party nominated Stansbury at a convention on March 31.[3] The Republican Party nominated Moores at a convention on March 27.[4] Aubrey Dunn (I), Christopher Manning (L), write-in Laura Olivas (I), and write-in Robert Ornelas (I) also ran in the election.

Haaland was first elected to represent New Mexico’s 1st in 2018. She won re-election in 2020 against Michelle Garcia Holmes (R) 58.2% to 41.8%. New Mexico's 1st was rated Solid Democratic during the 2020 general election. The district last elected a Republican in 2006, when Heather Wilson (R) was re-elected. In the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden (D) defeated Donald Trump (R) in the district 60.2% to 37.4%.[5]

The outcome of this race affected partisan control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 117th Congress. At the time of the election, Democrats had a 219 to 211 majority over Republicans. Five seats were vacant. As of September 6, 2025, 17 special elections have been called during the 117th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 116th Congress, 50 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.

New Mexico's 1st Congressional District is located in the north-central portion of the state and includes all of Torrance and parts of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Valencia counties.[6]

Candidates and election results

General election

Special general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 1, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Melanie Ann Stansbury
Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)
 
60.4
 
79,838
Image of Mark Moores
Mark Moores (R)
 
35.6
 
47,111
Image of Aubrey Dunn
Aubrey Dunn (Independent)
 
2.7
 
3,534
Image of Christopher Manning
Christopher Manning (L)
 
1.3
 
1,734
Image of Laura Olivas
Laura Olivas (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
40
Image of Robert Ornelas
Robert Ornelas (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
6

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 132,263
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Democratic convention runoff

Special Democratic convention runoff for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Melanie Ann Stansbury defeated Antoinette Sedillo Lopez in the special Democratic convention runoff for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 31, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Melanie Ann Stansbury
Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)
 
51.2
 
103
Image of Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
 
48.3
 
97
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
1

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Total votes: 201
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Democratic convention

Special Democratic convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 30, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
 
37.2
 
74
✔
Image of Melanie Ann Stansbury
Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)
 
21.6
 
43
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Randi McGinn (D)
 
17.1
 
34
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Victor Reyes (D)
 
9.0
 
18
Image of Selinda Guerrero
Selinda Guerrero (D)
 
6.5
 
13
Image of Georgene Louis
Georgene Louis (D)
 
6.5
 
13
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Francisco Fernandez (D)
 
1.0
 
2
Image of Patricia Roybal Caballero
Patricia Roybal Caballero (D)
 
0.5
 
1
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
1

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 199
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Republican convention

Special Republican convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

The following candidates ran in the special Republican convention for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on March 27, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mark Moores
Mark Moores (R)
 
40.5
 
49
Image of Eddy Aragon
Eddy Aragon (R)
 
28.1
 
34
Image of Elisa Martinez
Elisa Martinez (R)
 
16.5
 
20
Image of Jared Vander Dussen
Jared Vander Dussen (R)
 
5.8
 
7
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Ronnie Lucero (R)
 
5.0
 
6
Image of Michaela Chavez
Michaela Chavez (R)
 
4.1
 
5
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Jonathan Gonzalez (R)
 
0.0
 
0

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 121
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[7]


Melanie Ann Stansbury

Melanie Ann Stansbury

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

New Mexico House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2019)

Biography:  Stansbury received a bachelor’s degree in human ecology and natural science from Saint Mary's College of California and a master’s degree in science and sociology from Cornell University. She worked as a natural resources consultant with research, philanthropic, and non-profit organizations in New Mexico and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Stansbury said her top priority would be working to help New Mexico recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic. She said she was "focused on expanding our economy, supporting local businesses, and growing more meaningful jobs."

Stansbury said she had experience working at the intersection of social justice and environmental issues. She said she would protect New Mexico’s natural resources and work to reduce food insecurity.

Stansbury said her opponent, Mark Moores (R), opposed economic relief plans for businesses and people and opposed sick leave for workers during the coronavirus pandemic. She said Moores would not serve the people of New Mexico.

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Sources: Melanie Ann Stansbury's campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 20, 2021; KSFR, "Melanie Stansbury Seeks Democratic Party Nomination for Congressional District 1," March 29, 2021; KRQE, "Meet the candidates: CD1 Democratic nominee Rep. Melanie Stansbury," April 1, 2021; YouTube, "New Mexicans deserve a leader who fights for Social Security.," April 16, 2021; LinkedIn, "Melanie Stansbury," accessed April 20, 2021

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2021.

Mark Moores

Mark Moores

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

New Mexico State Senate (Assumed office: 2013)

Biography:  Moores received an undergraduate degree in political science and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of New Mexico. He worked as a chief of staff for Lieutenant Governor Walter Bradley (R) and as staff for Rep. Steve Schiff (R). Heading into the election, he worked as a businessman and owner of a laboratory that processed coronavirus tests during the pandemic.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Moores said he would work to reduce crime in New Mexico. He said he would "stand up to radical extremists who want to defund the police to ensure our law enforcement officers have the funding they need to keep our families safe."

Moores said his experience as a business owner helped him understand the effect of coronavirus on small businesses. He said he would work to re-open businesses and schools.

Moores said his opponent, Melanie Ann Stansbury (D), supported New Mexico’s tax on social security benefits. Moores said he worked in the state legislature to repeal that tax.

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Sources: Mark Moores' campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 20, 2021; KOB4, "New Mexico GOP nominates Sen. Mark Moores for CD-1 seat," March 27, 2021; KRQE, "Meet the candidates: CD1 Republican nominee Sen. Mark Moores," March 31, 2021; YouTube, "Seniors," April 12, 2021; New Mexico Political Report, "Republicans name Moores as CD1 nominee," March 27, 2021; Vote Smart, "Mark Moores' Biography," accessed April 20, 2021; Albuquerque Journal, "Q&A: Senate District 21 Candidate Mark Moores," accessed April 20, 2021

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 in 2021.


Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was , meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were the national average. This made New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special the nationally.[8]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was . This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move points toward that party.[9]

Noteworthy endorsements

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This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.

Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available.

Noteworthy endorsements
Endorsement Stansbury (D) Moores (R)
Newspapers and editorials
Albuquerque Journal[10] ✔
Elected officials
President Joe Biden (D)[11] ✔
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)[12] ✔
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D)[13] ✔
Rep. Yvette Herrell (R)[14] ✔
Rep. Mondaire Jones (D)[15] ✔
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)[16] ✔
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D)[17] ✔
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D)[18] ✔
Individuals
Former Rep. Debra Haaland (D)[19] ✔
Organizations
314 Action Fund[12] ✔
Alliance for Retired Americans[20] ✔
BOLD Democrats[21] ✔
Climate Hawks Vote[12] ✔
Congressional Black Caucus PAC[22] ✔
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC[12] ✔
Demand Universal Healthcare[23] ✔
Democrats Work for America[24] ✔
Diné Equality[12] ✔
EMILY's List[12] ✔
End Citizens United[25] ✔
Giffords PAC[26] ✔
HER Time[27] ✔
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, & Reinforcing Iron Workers[28] ✔
International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers[29] ✔
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers[30] ✔
International Brotherhood of Teamsters[31] ✔
International Union of Operating Engineers[32] ✔
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades[33] ✔
J Street[34] ✔
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[35] ✔
National Association of Social Workers[36] ✔
National Federation of Independent Business[37] ✔
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund[38] ✔
Off The Sidelines[39] ✔
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association[40] ✔
People First Future[41] ✔
Planned Parenthood Action Fund[42] ✔
Roadmap for Progress[43] ✔
SAFE Communities Coalition[12] ✔
Sierra Club[44] ✔
Stand for America PAC[45] ✔
United Farm Workers of America[46] ✔
Voter Protection Project[47] ✔

Timeline

2021

Campaign advertisements

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

Democratic Party Melanie Ann Stansbury

Supporting Stansbury

"Future" - Stansbury campaign ad, released May 27, 2021
"Always" - Stansbury campaign ad, released May 19, 2021
"Far (Spanish)" - Stansbury campaign ad, released May 18, 2021
"I'm With Melanie - Raul Torrez" - Stansbury campaign ad, released May 11, 2021
"FAR" - Stansbury campaign ad, released April 27, 2021
"This campaign is about New Mexicans!" - Stansbury campaign ad, released March 29, 2021
"Grit. Determination. Heart." - Stansbury campaign ad, released February 8, 2021


Opposing Moores

"Always" - Stansbury campaign ad, released May 8, 2021
"New Mexicans deserve a leader who fights for Social Security." - Stansbury campaign ad, released April 16, 2021

Republican Party Mark Moores

Supporting Moores

"Just A Stare" - Moores campaign ad, released April 2, 2021


Opposing Stansbury

"Listen to Melanie" - Moores campaign ad, released May 12, 2021
"Seniors" - Moores campaign ad, released April 12, 2021

Debates and forums

Fox New Mexico debate (May 10, 2021)

KOAT Action 7 News debate (May 7, 2021)

KOB 4 debate (May 4, 2021)

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Campaign themes

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Democratic Party Melanie Ann Stansbury

Campaign website

Stansbury’s campaign website stated the following:

“
  • Issues

As a native New Mexican, I have dedicated my career to serving our community -- working to help address some of our most pressing challenges. I grew up right here in Albuquerque, and am driven by the same grit, determination, and resilience that holds our community together and drives us forward. Like so many families in our community, mine often struggled to make ends meet. For me, these deeply personal experiences have shaped my life’s work in community building, economic development, hunger and homelessness, and water security issues. I believe in our community and our future, and that is why I am running for Congress, to take our fight to Washington and deliver for New Mexicans.

Since being elected to the New Mexico State Legislature in 2018, I have passed fourteen pieces of legislation -- including bills to expand economic opportunity, improve education, address childhood hunger and public safety, increase access to healthcare, and support the stewardship of our land, water, and energy resources.

I am committed to bringing people together and delivering for New Mexico. As a former staffer in the U.S. Senate, I helped write and pass bi-partisan legislation in Congress. As a former House Finance and Appropriations Committee member and White House Office of Management and Budget employee, I know how to deliver on a budget that serves the people. As the next Congresswoman for New Mexico’s First Congressional District, I will bring science, compassion, and my love for our community to deliver results for and lift up the voices of New Mexicans.

  • ECONOMY, JOBS, AND RESILIENCE

GROWING OUR ECONOMY, JOBS, AND RESILIENCE
I grew up in a working family and know what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet. That’s why I am focused on expanding our economy, supporting local businesses, and growing more meaningful jobs. That means investing in our economic strengths and our people, and ensuring that everyone has every opportunity to succeed.

During the pandemic, I have fought to help support families and businesses, including helping to pass emergency relief in the Legislature, raising money to help bring food and water to communities across the state, and helping people in our own community access food and navigate unemployment and other services. I understand that our businesses and schools need resources to safely reopen and that we must rebuild our economy to ensure everyone can thrive.

INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE
The U.S. economy depends on transportation systems that connect our communities physically via roads, bridges, and waterways and virtually via electrical grids and the internet. However, much of our infrastructure is either out of date or crumbling or communities do not have equitable access, particularly in rural and Tribal communities. In the New Mexico Legislature, I worked to pass a law to modernize New Mexico’s electrical grid. In Congress, I will continue to champion investments in infrastructure from investments in broadband and drinking water infrastructure to paving roads and building more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

RAISING THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE
Growing up in a community where so many struggle, I know what it’s like to not know how you’ll make it to the end of the month, or put food on the table, or see a doctor. That is why I support raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to provide for their family with a meaningful job with a living wage.

IMMIGRATION
We must take a compassionate approach to fixing our immigration system and reversing the discriminatory practices put in place by the last administration. Families must be reunited and we must provide a path to citizenship. In Congress, I will support humane immigration policies that address root causes of migration and provide opportunities for immigration, which boost our economy and add to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our country.

COVID-19
Over the past year, our communities have faced incredible hardships and loss due to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress will need to continue to work closely with the President and states to bring our country out of this crisis and help our communities rebuild. I will fight to ensure we provide families, small businesses, and state, Tribal and local governments with the support they need. To get this virus under control, we must continue to follow the guidance of health care professionals and the science, and ensure that vaccine distribution is done quickly and equitably.

  • COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

MAKING OUR GOVERNMENT WORK FOR NEW MEXICANS
To ensure that our government works for New Mexicans and is responsive and responsible, I have championed initiatives to get big money out of politics, improve and modernize state government, and reform New Mexico’s capital outlay system. In the New Mexico Legislature this session, I introduced legislation to create a legislative process review commission, which would help promote legislative transparency and evaluate opportunities to advance legislative pay, staffing, and processes.

I am committed to transparency at all levels of government. It has been my policy since I first ran for office in the 2018 cycle to not accept funds from corporations or corporate PACs. I am deeply proud of my grassroots campaign, that’s why I am including my most recent list of donors who have contributed more than $200 to my campaign. I am also proud to be the first Democratic candidate in this election to file my personal financial disclosure.

In Congress, I will continue the work to get big money out of politics, for campaign finance reform at all levels, to improve our agencies and oversight, and elevate the voices of everyday New Mexicans.

SUPPORTING WOMEN AND ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY
As the first woman to represent my legislative district, I am deeply committed to advancing women in leadership, gender equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights and opportunities.

In Congress, I will fight to protect reproductive health care, ensure equal pay for equal work, address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, and support initiatives that uplift women and girls.

I will always make sure that women have the right to make their own reproductive health care choices and protect reproductive health care coverage.

I will fight to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, reverse the discriminatory policies of the previous administration, and end discrimination in employment, healthcare, housing, and all spheres. I will also fight to ensure that our laws are inclusive of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and protect the rights and opportunities of all people to thrive.

HEALTH CARE
Health care is a human right. Too many New Mexicans still do not have adequate access to healthcare, are saddled with the burden of medical debt, and are facing even heavier burdens from the pandemic. As a legislator I have voted to expand and protect access to healthcare, including protecting pre-existing conditions, and to keep out-of-pocket health care costs down — because I know personally the impact medical bills can have on working families. I have also sponsored legislation to help expand access to healthcare in New Mexico and protect women’s health.

In Congress, I will work to fix America’s broken health care system. That means supporting Medicare for All and working to make sure that everyone, regardless of pre-existing conditions, has access to quality health care, addressing fundamental inequalities in access to care, and expanding health care access across the state.

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY
As a lifelong New Mexican, I know that to improve public safety and reduce crime, we must invest in our health care and behavioral health systems, and ensure that our families have access to the services they need.

In the New Mexico House of Representatives, I brought millions of dollars to Albuquerque’s first responders to improve public safety and address crime. I also have fought to address homelessness and bolster affordable housing.

Throughout my career, I have worked alongside our first responders and community organizations to bring much-needed resources to make our neighborhoods safer and improve community well-being.

ADDRESSING THE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND RELATIVES CRISIS
The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives is a public safety crisis across the U.S., and particularly in New Mexico, where we have one of the highest number of cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the country.

In 2019, we worked with colleagues in the State Legislature and State Indian Affairs Department to pass the New Mexico MMIW Act to establish the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Force. Since then, the Task Force has been working with partners to address the MMIW&R crisis, increase coordination and data sharing across public safety authorities, support victims and families, and address the underlying causes of systemic violence. The task force has made impressive progress in its work so far, but much work remains. That’s why we introduced legislation (House Bill 208) this year to reauthorize the task force and continue this critical work.

We must continue to fight to address systemic violence against indigenous women, expand support services and crisis management for survivors and families, and work to achieve justice for the generations of women and children who have suffered.

RACIAL JUSTICE
In New Mexico, we celebrate and benefit from our multiculturalism and vast diversity. We know that dismantling racism in America must include recognizing and dismantling White supremacy, undoing systems upheld by racism and oppression, and creating opportunities for equity and inclusion in all areas of life, including: child care, education, jobs and economic growth, and access to health care. This is a problem that has been neglected by too many elected leaders in America going back decades. When we elect leaders who are committed to fighting racism and discrimination at all levels, systemic racism stands less of a chance. In Congress, I will always seek ways to identify and dismantle systems of oppression.

CANNABIS REFORM
In 2019, I voted for legislation to decriminalize cannabis, an important step to reform the cannabis policies that have disproportionately impacted low-income people of color. I support expunging the records of non-violent drug offenders. I also support responsible recreational cannabis legislation that would regulate cannabis like alcohol and help to stimulate New Mexico’s economy.

  • ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
New Mexico and our planet are facing a climate crisis. Historic drought is amplifying water insecurity throughout our state and larger and more frequent fires are devastating our public and private lands.

I have spent nearly two decades of my career dedicated to science-focused work on water and natural resource issues both on a statewide and national scale. The protection of our natural resources is not only essential to securing our economic prosperity and a more sustainable future, but is essential to the preservation of our cultural identity, heritage, and ways of life.

In the last two years alone, I have passed legislation to modernize our electrical grid and to advance a more data-driven approach to water management to help build a more resilient future for New Mexico. I also passed legislation and budget initiatives supporting New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers in improving soil health and agricultural practices.

In Congress, I will continue to fight to pass meaningful legislation to address climate change, develop more renewable energy, ensure our water security, clean air, and the preservation of our public lands.

FOOD INSECURITY
Addressing hunger, housing, and income insecurity has been a lifelong and personal passion. New Mexico has amongst the highest hunger rates in the nation, with nearly 1 in 4 children experiencing food insecurity in the state. As a State legislator, I have championed efforts to expand access to school meal programs, obtain funding for hunger relief programs, and address systemic issues in our food system.

We need more champions to address systemic hunger at the federal level, which is why in Congress, I will push for legislation to expand food and income support programs and provide funding to address childhood hunger across the country.

  • EDUCATION AND CHILD WELL-BEING

INVESTING IN OUR CHILDREN, EDUCATORS, AND SCHOOLS
I believe that education and child-wellbeing are the cornerstones of a thriving community. As a graduate of Albuquerque Public Schools (K-12) myself, I know first-hand the impact teachers and mentors can have on a person’s life and the importance of access to education. That’s why I’ve worked to expand educational opportunities from early childhood, to K-12, trades education, college and university, and lifelong learning.

As a state legislator, I have voted to give our teachers and school workers a much-deserved raise and expand educational opportunities and equity across the state. I co-sponsored legislation to create an Early Childhood Education and Care Fund to invest in early childhood education and our most precious resource—our kids. I worked to pass legislation to help address childhood hunger and have sponsored legislation and budget initiatives to address systemic food insecurity.

In Congress, I will make education and child-wellbeing a top priority. I will continue to push for more educational opportunities for kids, increase pay for teachers, and for investments in education and community supports and wrap-around services from pre-K to college and continuing education.

AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE
Affordable, quality child care is critical to the well-being of children and their families. In Congress, I will support a Child and Dependent Care Credit and will work to lift the financial burden on working families to find a nurturing, stable, and safe places for children to thrive.

PAID FAMILY LEAVE
Right now, families in New Mexico and across the country are forced to choose between taking time off to care for a loved one or themselves and keeping their job. Working families shouldn’t have to make that difficult decision and potentially lose precious time with their children or sick family members. That’s why I will push for the expansion of paid family and medical leave in Congress. [51]

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—Melanie Ann Stansbury’s campaign website (2021)[52]


Republican Party Mark Moores

Campaign website

Moores’ campaign website stated the following:

“
  • Repeal the Social Security Tax

Mark Moores is leading an effort to repeal the state tax on Social Security because seniors on a fixed income shouldn’t be forced to pay taxes again on the benefits they’ve paid into all their lives.

  • Stopping Crime & Supporting Law Enforcement

Crime, drugs, and gang violence are on the rise in our community and Mark Moores will stand up to radical extremists who want to defund the police to ensure our law enforcement officers have the funding they need to keep our families safe.

  • Safely Reopen New Mexico

As a small businessowner himself, Mark Moores knows the devastating impact of government shutdowns. We need someone who will fight to safely and fully reopen our small businesses and restart in-person schooling before our children fall even further behind.

  • Protect New Mexico Jobs

The Biden Administration has banned all new drilling permits on Federal lands for the oil and gas industry, which could negatively impact New Mexico’s economy. Mark Moores fought the ban in the State Senate and will continue fighting for New Mexico jobs and our economy in Washington. [51]

”
—Mark Moores’ campaign website (2021)[53]



Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Three of 33 New Mexico counties—9 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Colfax County, New Mexico 8.55% 2.24% 10.73%
Hidalgo County, New Mexico 6.73% 4.96% 2.92%
Valencia County, New Mexico 8.60% 2.47% 7.72%

In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won New Mexico with 48.3 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 40 percent. In presidential elections between 1912 and 2016, New Mexico voted Democratic 56 percent of the time and Republican 44 percent of the time. In the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016, New Mexico voted Democratic four times. The state voted Republican in 2004.[54]

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in New Mexico. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[55][56]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 45 out of 70 state House districts in New Mexico with an average margin of victory of 29.5 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 45 out of 70 state House districts in New Mexico with an average margin of victory of 26.7 points. Clinton won nine districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 25 out of 70 state House districts in New Mexico with an average margin of victory of 24.4 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 25 out of 70 state House districts in New Mexico with an average margin of victory of 27 points. Trump won two districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


District election history

2020

See also: New Mexico's 1st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Incumbent Debra Haaland defeated Michelle Garcia Holmes in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debra Haaland
Debra Haaland (D)
 
58.2
 
186,953
Image of Michelle Garcia Holmes
Michelle Garcia Holmes (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.8
 
134,337

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 321,290
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Incumbent Debra Haaland advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debra Haaland
Debra Haaland
 
100.0
 
83,032

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 83,032
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Michelle Garcia Holmes defeated Jared Vander Dussen and Brett Kokinadis in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michelle Garcia Holmes
Michelle Garcia Holmes Candidate Connection
 
48.1
 
23,783
Image of Jared Vander Dussen
Jared Vander Dussen
 
40.2
 
19,847
Image of Brett Kokinadis
Brett Kokinadis Candidate Connection
 
11.7
 
5,798

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 49,428
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2018

See also: New Mexico's 1st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Debra Haaland defeated Janice Arnold-Jones and Lloyd Princeton in the general election for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debra Haaland
Debra Haaland (D)
 
59.1
 
147,336
Image of Janice Arnold-Jones
Janice Arnold-Jones (R) Candidate Connection
 
36.3
 
90,507
Image of Lloyd Princeton
Lloyd Princeton (L)
 
4.5
 
11,319

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 249,162
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debra Haaland
Debra Haaland
 
40.6
 
25,444
Image of Damon Martinez
Damon Martinez
 
25.8
 
16,182
Image of Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
 
20.6
 
12,919
Image of Paul Moya
Paul Moya
 
5.9
 
3,691
Image of Patrick Davis
Patrick Davis
 
3.8
 
2,385
Image of Damian Lara
Damian Lara
 
3.3
 
2,063

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 62,684
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Janice Arnold-Jones advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Arnold-Jones
Janice Arnold-Jones Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
19,316

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 19,316
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1

Lloyd Princeton advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New Mexico District 1 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lloyd Princeton
Lloyd Princeton
 
100.0
 
244

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 244
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State profile

See also: New Mexico and New Mexico elections, 2020
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Partisan data

The information in this section was current as of May 17, 2020.

Presidential voting pattern

Congressional delegation

State executives

State legislature

New Mexico Party Control: 1992-2025
Eighteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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New Mexico quick stats
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Demographic data for New Mexico
 New MexicoU.S.
Total population:2,080,328316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):121,2983,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:73.2%73.6%
Black/African American:2.1%12.6%
Asian:1.4%5.1%
Native American:9.1%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:3.3%3%
Hispanic/Latino:47.4%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:84.2%86.7%
College graduation rate:26.3%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$44,963$53,889
Persons below poverty level:24.7%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in New Mexico.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ NPR, "Deb Haaland Confirmed As 1st Native American Interior Secretary," March 15, 2021
  2. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Election Results: Special Congressional Election June 1, 2021," accessed June 3, 2021
  3. ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Stansbury chosen as Democratic nominee for special election," March 31, 2021
  4. ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "Mark Moores will be Republican CD1 candidate," March 27, 2021
  5. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed April 20, 2021
  6. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
  7. ↑ In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
  8. ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
  9. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Albuquerque Journal, "Editorial: CD1 offers distinct choices, but Moores brings pragmatic stances to address ABQ and NM crime, energy, education and economy woes," May 14, 2021
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Facebook, "Melanie Stansbury on May 26, 2021," accessed May 28, 2021
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Melanie Stansbury's campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed April 19, 2021
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Twitter, "Martin Heinrich on May 14, 2021," accessed May 14, 2021
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Facebook, "Mark Moores on April 30, 2021," accessed May 4, 2021
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Rockland Report, "Mondaire Jones Endorses Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) in Race to Replace Sec. Deb Haaland," May 6, 2021
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 30, 2021," accessed June 1, 2021
  17. ↑ Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on April 27, 2021," accessed April 29, 2021
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Twitter, "Elizabeth Warren on May 6, 2021," accessed May 7, 2021
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 The Hill, "Haaland makes endorsement in race for her old House seat," May 17, 2021
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 16, 2021," accessed May 18, 2021
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 19, 2021," accessed May 20, 2021
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 28, 2021," accessed June 1, 2021
  23. ↑ Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on April 14, 2021," accessed April 19, 2021
  24. ↑ Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on April 2, 2021," accessed April 19, 2021
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 7, 2021," accessed May 12, 2021
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 22, 2021," accessed May 25, 2021
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Facebook, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on April 19, 2021," accessed April 27, 2021
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 3, 2021," accessed May 4, 2021
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 1, 2021," accessed May 4, 2021
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 2, 2021," accessed May 4, 2021
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 8, 2021," accessed May 12, 2021
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on April 29, 2021," accessed May 4, 2021
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 16, 2021," accessed May 18, 2021
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 15, 2021," accessed May 18, 2021
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 League of Conservation Voters, "LCV ACTION FUND ENDORSES MELANIE STANSBURY FOR CONGRESS," April 20, 2021
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 18, 2021," accessed May 20, 2021
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Facebook, "Mark Moores on May 6, 2021," May 7, 2021
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 18, 2021," accessed May 18, 2021
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 Twitter, "Off The Sidelines on May 11, 2021," accessed May 12, 2021
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Twitter, "Melanie Stansbury on May 5, 2021," accessed May 7, 2021
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 11, 2021," accessed May 12, 2021
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 Facebook, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on April 20, 2021," accessed April 27, 2021
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 12, 2021," accessed May 14, 2021
  44. ↑ Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on March 31, 2021," accessed April 19, 2021
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 Facebook, "Mark Moores on May 20, 2021," accessed May 25, 2021
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 Twitter, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 14, 2021," accessed May 18, 2021
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 Facebook, "Melanie Ann Stansbury on May 4, 2021," accessed May 7, 2021
  48. ↑ KRQE, "1st Congressional District candidates Stansbury, Moores go head-to-head in debate," May 10, 2021
  49. ↑ KOAT, "Candidates for Congressional District 1 face off in debate," May 10, 2021
  50. ↑ KOB 4, "Watch: KOB 4 hosts CD-1 Special Election debate," May 4, 2021
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  52. ↑ Melanie Stansbury’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2021
  53. ↑ Mark Moores’ campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2021
  54. ↑ 270towin.com, "New Mexico," accessed August 8, 2017
  55. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  56. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  57. ↑ New Mexico Scretary of State ,"2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed February 3, 2016


New Mexico's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Martin Heinrich (D)
Ben Luján (D)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
Democratic Party (5)

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