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There are 112 seats in the New Mexico State Legislature. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate are up for election every four years. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives are up for election every two years.
Chambers
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Senate
The New Mexico Senate is the upper house of the New Mexico State Legislature. There are 42 members of the Senate.
As of the 2020 Census, New Mexico state senators represented an average of 50,481 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 49,221 residents.
Qualifications
Article 4, Section 3 of the New Mexico Constitution states:[1]
| “ | Senators shall not be less than twenty-five years of age and representatives not less than twenty-one years of age at the time of their election. If any senator or representative permanently removes his residence from or maintains no residence in the district from which he was elected, then he shall be deemed to have resigned and his successor shall be selected as provided in Section 4 of this article. No person shall be eligible to serve in the legislature who, at the time of qualifying, holds any office of trust or profit with the state, county or national governments, except notaries public and officers of the militia who receive no salary.[2] | ” |
The New Mexico State Legislature states that individuals must be U.S. citizens.[3]
When signing the declaration of candidacy, candidates must affirm that they are registered to vote.[4]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the New Mexico State Legislature, the board of county commissioners is responsible for filling the vacancy. There are no deadlines set by Article IV, Section 4 of the New Mexico Constitution, which governs legislative vacancies. If the legislative district spans more than one county, the boards of county commissioners each submit one name to the governor, who appoints a candidate from the list.[5] The appointed replacement serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[6]
See sources: New Mexico Const. Art. 4, Sec. 4
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[7] | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $0/year | $191/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the New Mexico State Senate.
House
The New Mexico House of Representatives is the lower house of the New Mexico State Legislature. There are 70 members of the House.
As of the 2020 Census, New Mexico state representatives represented an average of 30,289 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 29,532 residents.
Qualifications
Article 4, Section 3 of the New Mexico Constitution states:[8]
| “ | Senators shall not be less than twenty-five years of age and representatives not less than twenty-one years of age at the time of their election. If any senator or representative permanently removes his residence from or maintains no residence in the district from which he was elected, then he shall be deemed to have resigned and his successor shall be selected as provided in Section 4 of this article. No person shall be eligible to serve in the legislature who, at the time of qualifying, holds any office of trust or profit with the state, county or national governments, except notaries public and officers of the militia who receive no salary.[2] | ” |
The New Mexico State Legislature states that individuals must be U.S. citizens.[9]
When signing the declaration of candidacy, candidates must affirm that they are registered to vote.[10]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the New Mexico State Legislature, the board of county commissioners is responsible for filling the vacancy. There are no deadlines set by Article IV, Section 4 of the New Mexico Constitution, which governs legislative vacancies. If the legislative district spans more than one county, the boards of county commissioners each submit one name to the governor, who appoints a candidate from the list.[11] The appointed replacement serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[12]
See sources: New Mexico Const. Art. 4, Sec. 4
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[13] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $0/year | $191/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Redistricting
In New Mexico, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[14]
State statutes require that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Redistricting guidelines adopted in 2011 suggest that congressional and state legislative districts meet the following criteria:[14]
- All districts should be "reasonably compact."
- Districts should "not split voting precincts."
- Districts should "attempt to preserve communities of interest and take into consideration political and geographic boundaries."
These guidelines are nonbinding and may be altered by the legislature at its discretion.[14]
On April 6, 2021, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed SB304 into law, forming a seven-member advisory redistricting commission. The legislation bars public officials, candidates, political party officeholders, federal legislative or state employees, and the relatives of federal or state officeholders from serving on the commission. The commission's proposals do not bind the state legislature, which retains the authority to adopt, amend, or discard the proposals as it sees fit.[15]
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed a new state House map into law on December 29, 2021, and a new state Senate map on January 6, 2022. These maps took effect for New Mexico's 2022 legislative elections. The state House approved the House map bill 43-23 on December 10, 2021, and the state Senate approved the bill 24-13 on December 16, 2021.[16] The state Senate approved the Senate map 25-13 on December 16, and the state House approved the map 38-22 on December 17.[17]
Senate elections
New Mexico state senators serve four-year terms, with all seats up for election every four years. New Mexico holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2024
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the New Mexico State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 4, 2024. The filing deadline was March 12, 2024.
2020
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of New Mexico State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was March 10, 2020.
Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-16 majority. Democrats gained a net one seat from Republicans, expanding their majority to 27-15.
| New Mexico State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 26 | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 16 | 15 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
2016
- See also: New Mexico State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New Mexico State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate were up for election in 2016.
The New Mexico State Senate was one of 20 battleground chambers in 2016. Democrats gained a 26-16 majority as a result of the 2016 elections.
| New Mexico State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 24 | 26 | |
| Republican Party | 18 | 16 | |
| Total | 42 | 42 | |
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2012
Elections for the office of the New Mexico State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 5, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was February 14, 2012. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 28-14 majority. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 25-17 majority.
During the 2012 election, the total value of contributions to the 94 Senate candidates was $5,111,892. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2008
Elections for the office of the New Mexico State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 3, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2008. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to the Senate candidates was $4,353,112. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2004
Elections for the office of the New Mexico State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 1, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to the Senate candidates was $2,464,793. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
2000
Elections for the office of the New Mexico State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 42 seats in the New Mexico State Senate were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to the Senate candidates was $3,276,213. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
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House elections
New Mexico state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. New Mexico holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 4, 2024. The filing deadline was March 12, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, the Democratic Majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives decreased to 43-26 with one vacancy remaining after the election.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 45 | 43 | |
| Republican Party | 25 | 26 | |
| Vacancy | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2022
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. The filing deadline was March 24, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, the Democratic majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives decreased from 45-24 to 44-25.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 45 | 44 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | 25 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2020
Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was March 10, 2020.
Heading into the election, Democrats had a 46-24 majority—one seat short of the 47-seat majority required to override a governor's veto. Democrats lost a net two seats, while Republicans gained a net one seat and one independent legislator was elected, leaving the chamber's post-election partisan balance at 44-25 with one independent.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 46 | 44 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | 25 | |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2018
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2018. The closed primary election took place on June 5, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 13, 2018.[22]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 38-31 to 46-24.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 38 | 46 | |
| Republican Party | 31 | 24 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 37-33 majority. Republicans lost five seats in the election. Democrats gained control of the chamber with a 38-32 majority as a result of the 2016 elections.
| New Mexico House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 33 | 38 | |
| Republican Party | 37 | 32 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
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2014Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 37-33 majority. Republicans gained four seats in the election, giving them a 37-33 majority.
2012Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 5, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 20, 2012. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 36-33 majority with one independent. Democrats gained two seats in the election, giving them a 38-32 majority.
During the 2012 election, the total value of contributions to the 150 House candidates was $4,834,387. The top 10 contributors were:[23]
2010Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 1, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 16, 2010. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. Democrats entered into the election with a 45-25 majority. In the election, Democrats lost eight seats, giving them a 37-33 majority.
2008Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 3, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2008. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to the 125 House candidates was $4,046,541. The top 10 contributors were:[25]
2006Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to the House candidates was $3,890,212. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2004Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 1, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to the House candidates was $2,828,020. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
2002Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 4, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to the House candidates was $2,383,571. The top 10 contributors were:[28]
2000Elections for the office of New Mexico House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to the House candidates was $2,886,616. The top 10 contributors were:[29]
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See also
- State legislature
- New Mexico State Legislature
- New Mexico State Senate
- New Mexico House of Representatives
- List of New Mexico state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "New Mexico Constitution- Article 4, Section 3," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "State Legislature Handbook," accessed May 27, 2025 (page 2)
- ↑ Justia, "NM Stat § 1-22-8 (2024)," accessed May 29, 2025
- ↑ Justia US Law, "2021 New Mexico Statutes Section 2-8D-4," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ New Mexico Legislature, "New Mexico Constitution," accessed February 11, 2021 (Article IV, Section 4)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "New Mexico Constitution- Article 4, Section 3," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "State Legislature Handbook," accessed May 27, 2025 (page 2)
- ↑ Justia, "NM Stat § 1-22-8 (2024)," accessed May 29, 2025
- ↑ Justia US Law, "2021 New Mexico Statutes Section 2-8D-4," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ New Mexico Legislature, "New Mexico Constitution," accessed February 11, 2021 (Article IV, Section 4)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 All About Redistricting, "New Mexico," accessed May 6, 2015
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "New Mexico," accessed April 19, 2021
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2021 2nd Special Session - HB 8," accessed January 3, 2022
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- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State Senate 2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State Senate 2004 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State Senate 2000 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2018 Candidate Information Guide," accessed November 9, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2012 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2006 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2004 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2002 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Mexico State House of Representatives 2000 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 12, 2014
