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New Mexico judge clears way for court cases on redistricting
October 31, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Last week, District Judge James Hall rejected a proposal by Governor Susana Martinez to use a special master to draw new redistricting maps in New Mexico. The GOP favored this process while Democrats were opposed. Redistricting trials begin in December and will be finalized in January.[1]
The retired judge handling the redistricting lawsuits in New Mexico -- James Hall -- has set the timeline for court hearings about the four disputed maps (Congressional, State Senate, State House, and Public Regulation Commission). The dates are:[2]
- December 5-8: Congressional map
- December 12-15 and December 19-21: State House map
- January 3-6 and January 9-10: State Senate map
- January 11-13: Public Regulation Commission map
All 42 State Senate seats and all 70 House seats will be up for election in 2012. Democrats currently control both chambers.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 36 | 38 | |
| Republican Party | 33 | 32 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
| New Mexico State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 28 | 25 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 17 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
See also
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- Redistricting in New Mexico
- New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012
- New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2012
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