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New Mexico elections

New Mexico

The state known as the Land of Enchantment will get its first female governor in this election. Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish is running to succeed term-limited Bill Richardson. She's in a close race against Sarah Palin-endorsed Republican Susana Martinez.Another tossup contest is in the 2nd District, where the Republican who used to occupy the House seat is trying to win it back from the freshman Democrat who rode into office on Obama's coattails two years ago. There is no Senate race in New Mexico this year. Obama won New Mexico in 2008.

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Democrats Lose Hold on Latinos and Women as Party's Base Drifts

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Senate and Governor Polls: Democrats May Lose Two in Ohio, Win Two in California

By Bruce Drake

Our latest roundup of polls on key governor and Senate races updates Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and ...

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Harry Teague: Why You Should Vote for Me

By not in system

I'm running for Congress because I want to continue to be a strong, independent voice for you and our communities. The day I was sworn in as your representative, we were in the middle of the worst ...

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Is Susana Martinez Married?

By P. Escarcega

Susana Martinez, the district attorney for New Mexico's 3rd Judicial District, is the Republican nominee for governor of New Mexico. She is running against two-term Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish. ...

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How Old Is Susana Martinez?

By P. Escarcega

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How Old Is Diane Denish?

By P. Escarcega

Diane Denish, the current two-term Democratic lieutenant governor of New Mexico, is running for governor of New Mexico against Susana Martinez, the Republican nominee and district attorney for the ...

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10 Questions for Steve Pearce

By not in system

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GOP's Susana Martinez Poised to Take New Mexico Governor's Seat From Democrats

By Bruce Drake

Republican Susana Martinez, who is the first Hispanic woman to win a major party nomination for governor, has widened her lead over Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish in the race to succeed outgoing ...

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GOP Is Fielding More Minorities, as Well as Women, for Office

By Leslie Sanchez

We've heard a lot this year about high-profile Republican women -- from Sarah Palin (not on any ballot, but virtually omnipresent), to Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman on the West Coast, to Christine ...

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Sarah Palin's Tuesday Picks Come Out on Top, Mostly

By Sandra Fish

Sarah Palin's busy primary endorsement season came to a mostly winning end Tuesday, most notably with victories by two of her "mama grizzlies": Christine O'Donnell, who prevailed in Delaware's GOP ...

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May 19, 2013

History lesson for New Mexico schools

Source: West Side Journal - Alameda NM

So, it's with this context in mind we observe a very public disagreement between Rio Rancho Public Schools and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

May 19, 2013

JAY MILLER: More on former Gov. Bill Richardson

Source: West Side Journal - Alameda NM

I was a little too brief as I ended a column on Bill Richardson last week.

May 19, 2013

Partisan attacks begin early

Source: Journal North - Santa Fe NM

You don't have to be an announced candidate, or even have an opponent, to become a target for partisan attacks in New Mexico politics these days.

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Source: West Side Journal - Alameda NM

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NM official: Tax package saved jobs

Source: SFGate.com - San Francisco CA

A massive tax package passed by lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session is having a positive effect on jobs, the head of the New Mexico Economic Development Department told lawmakers this week.