2008 U.S. congressional elections (New Mexico)

This article describes the elections for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate from New Mexico in 2008. See the New Mexico state portal for more information.

In the 110th Congress, New Mexico had 1 Democrats and 2 Republicans in the U.S. House and 1 Democratic senator and 1 Republican senator.

In the 2008 elections, New Mexico elected 3 Democrats and 0 Republicans to the U.S. House and now has 2 Democratic Senators.

Senate

Incumbent (Republican): Pete Domenici is not seeking re-election.

Winner: Tom Udall

• Democratic candidate: Tom Udall
• Republican candidate: Steve Pearce

House

District 1

Incumbent (Republican): Heather Wilson lost a primary bid for the U.S. Senate, and will vacate her seat following the 110th Congress.

Winner: Martin Heinrich

• Democratic candidate: Martin Heinrich
• Republican candidate: Darren White

District 2

Incumbent (Republican): Steve Pearce is running for U.S. Senate.

Winner: Harry Teague

• Democratic candidate: Harry Teague
• Republican candidate: Ed Tinsley

District 3

Incumbent (Democrat): Tom Udall is running for U.S. Senate.

Winner: Ben Lujan

• Democratic candidate: Ben Lujan
• Republican candidate: Dan East