List of United States Senators from New Mexico

## Contents

* 1 Current members
* 2 Election history
* 2.1 Class I
* 2.1.1 2018
* 2.1.2 2012
* 2.1.3 2006
* 2.1.4 2000
* 2.2 Class II
* 2.2.1 2020
* 2.2.2 2014
* 2.2.3 2008
* 2.2.4 2002
* 3 Historical members
* 4 See also
* 5 Footnotes

This page displays current and historical information pertaining to the U.S. Senate delegation from New Mexico.

## Current members[edit]

The current members of the U.S. Senate from New Mexico are:

Office | Name | Party | Date assumed office | Date term ends

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U.S. Senate New Mexico | Martin Heinrich | Democratic  | January 3, 2013 | January 3, 2025
U.S. Senate New Mexico | Ben Ray Luján | Democratic  | January 3, 2021 | January 3, 2027

## Election history[edit]

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For more information on the different classes of U.S. Senators, please see: Classes of United States Senators

### Class I[edit]

Senators in Class I were elected to office in the November 2018 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election.[1] Class I terms run from the beginning of the 116th Congress on January 3, 2019, to the end of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2025.[1]

#### 2018[edit]

General election

##### General election for U.S. Senate New Mexico

Incumbent Martin Heinrich defeated Mick Rich and Gary Johnson in the general election for U.S. Senate New Mexico on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Martin Heinrich (D)  |

54.1

| 376,998

| Mick Rich (R)  |

30.5

| 212,813

| Gary Johnson (L)  |

15.4

| 107,201

* * *

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

| Total votes: 697,012
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Aubrey Dunn (L)

#### 2012[edit]

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Martin Heinrich | 51% | 395,717
| Republican  |  Heather Wilson  | 45.3% | 351,260
| Independent American  |  Jon Ross Barrie  | 3.6% | 28,199
Total Votes | 775,176
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

#### 2006[edit]

On November 7, 2006, Jeff Bingaman won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Allen W. McCulloch (R) and Orlin G. Cole (write-in) in the general election.[2]

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2006

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Jeff Bingaman | 70.6% | 394,365
| Republican  |  Allen W. McCulloch  | 29.3% | 163,826
| Write-in  |  Orlin G. Cole  | 0.1% | 359
Total Votes | 558,550

#### 2000[edit]

On November 7, 2000, Jeff Bingamen won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Bill Redmond (R) and Orlin G. Cole (write-in) in the general election.[3]

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2000

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Jeff Bingaman incumbent | 61.7% | 363,744
| Republican  |  Bill Redmond (R)  | 38.3% | 225,517
| Write-in  |  Orlin G. Cole  | 0% | 265
Total Votes | 589,526

### Class II[edit]

Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027.

#### 2020[edit]

General election

##### General election for U.S. Senate New Mexico

Ben Ray Luján defeated Mark Ronchetti and Bob Walsh in the general election for U.S. Senate New Mexico on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Ben Ray Luján (D)  |

51.7

| 474,483

| Mark Ronchetti (R) |

45.6

| 418,483

| Bob Walsh (L)  |

2.6

| 24,271

* * *

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

| Total votes: 917,237

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico

Ben Ray Luján advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Ben Ray Luján |

100.0

| 225,082

* * *

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

| Total votes: 225,082

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D)
* Andrew Perkins (D)
* Giovanni Haqani (D)

Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico

Mark Ronchetti defeated Elisa Martinez and Gavin Clarkson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Mark Ronchetti |

56.5

| 89,216

| Elisa Martinez |

26.1

| 41,240

| Gavin Clarkson |

17.4

| 27,471

* * *

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

| Total votes: 157,927

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Mick Rich (R)
* Rick Montoya (R)
* Louie Sanchez (R)

Libertarian primary election

#####  Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico

Bob Walsh advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Bob Walsh |

100.0

| 1,454

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

| Total votes: 1,454

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#### 2014[edit]

On November 4, 2014, incumbent Tom Udall (D) won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Allen Weh (R) in the general election.

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Tom Udall Incumbent | 55.6% | 286,409
| Republican  |  Allen Weh  | 44.4% | 229,097
Total Votes | 515,506
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State

#### 2008[edit]

On November 4, 2008, Tom Udall won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Steve Pearce (R) in the general election.[4]

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2008

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Tom Udall | 61.3% | 505,128
| Republican  |  Steve Pearce  | 38.7% | 318,522
Total Votes | 823,650

#### 2002[edit]

On November 5, 2002, Pete V. Domenici won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Gloria Tristani (D) in the general election.[5]

U.S. Senate, New Mexico General Election, 2002

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Pete V. Domenici incumbent | 65% | 314,193
| Democratic  |  Gloria Tristani  | 35% | 168,863
Total Votes | 483,056

## Historical members[edit]

Historical Representation to the U.S. Senate by Party from New Mexico

Party | Total
Democratic | 11
Republican | 8
Class 1 Senators from New Mexico

Senators  | Years Served  | Party
Thomas B. Catron | 1912-1917 | Republican
Andrieus A. Jones | 1917-1927 | Democratic
Bronson M. Cutting | 1927-1928 | Republican
Octaviano A. Larrazolo | 1928-1929 | Republican
Bronson M. Cutting | 1929-1935 | Republican
Dennis Chavez | 1935-1962 | Democratic
Edwin L. Mechem | 1962-1964 | Republican
Joseph M. Montoya | 1964-1977 | Democratic
Harrison H. Schmitt | 1977-1983 | Republican
Jeff Bingaman | 1983-2013 | Democratic
Martin Heinrich | 2013-present | Democratic
Class 2 Senators from New Mexico

Senators  | Years Served  | Party
Albert B. Fall | 1912-1921 | Republican
Holm O. Bursum | 1921-1925 | Democratic
Sam G. Bratton | 1925-1933 | Democratic
Carl A. Hatch | 1933-1949 | Democratic
Clinton P. Anderson | 1949-1973 | Democratic
Pete V. Domenici | 1973-2009 | Republican
Tom Udall | 2009-2021 | Democratic
Ben Ray Luján | 2021 - Present | Democratic

## See also[edit]

* United States Senate
* United States congressional delegations from New Mexico
* Classes of United States Senators

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 United States Senate, "Class I," accessed February 14, 2013
2. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
3. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
4. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
5. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013

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New Mexico's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Martin Heinrich (D)

Ben Luján (D)

Representatives

District 1

Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)

District 2

Yvette Herrell (R)

District 3

Teresa Leger Fernandez (D)

Democratic Party (4)

Republican Party (1)

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