New Mexico's 3rd congressional district explained
| State: | New Mexico |
| District Number: | 3 |
| Image Caption: | Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023 |
| Representative: | Teresa Leger Fernandez |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Santa Fe |
| Percent Urban: | 64.70 |
| Percent Rural: | 35.30 |
| Population: | 698,903 |
| Population Year: | 2023 |
| Median Income: | $62,270 |
| Percent White: | 34.5 |
| Percent Hispanic: | 42.4 |
| Percent Black: | 1.2 |
| Percent Asian: | 1.2 |
| Percent Native American: | 17.6 |
| Percent Other Race: | 0.5 |
| Percent More Than One Race: | 2.6 |
| Cpvi: | D+4[1] |
New Mexico's 3rd congressional district serves the northern half of New Mexico, including the state's Capital, Santa Fe. The district has a significant Native American presence, encompassing most of the New Mexico portion of the Navajo Nation, situated in the northwest corner of the state, and most of the Puebloan peoples reservations.[2] The current Representative is Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez.
History
The district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after the 1980 census. Ben Ray Luján, who was elected to the seat in 2008, ran successfully for the United States Senate in 2020, leaving the seat open. Democratic nominee Teresa Leger Fernandez defeated Republican Alexis Johnson in the 2020 general election.[3]
Historical district boundaries
Recent results from statewide races
- Results under current lines (since 2023)
- Results under old lines (2013–2023)[4]
- Results under old lines (2003–2013)[5]
List of members representing the district
Member
| Party | Years | Cong
ress | Electoral history | width=350px | District boundaries |
|---|
| District established January 3, 1983 |
Bill Richardson
| Democratic | January 3, 1983 –
February 13, 1997 | | Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Resigned to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. | 1983–1993
Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Socorro, Taos, and Valencia |
1993–2003
Colfax, Curry, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Taos, and Union; parts of Bernalillo, Cibola, Sandoval, and Santa Fe |
| Vacant | nowrap | February 13, 1997 –
May 13, 1997 | | |
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Bill Redmond
| | Republican | nowrap | May 13, 1997 –
January 3, 1999 | | Elected to finish Richardson's term.
Lost re-election. |
Tom Udall
| Democratic | January 3, 1999 –
January 3, 2009 | | Elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Retired to run for U.S. senator. |
2003–2013
Colfax, Curry, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos, and Union; parts of Bernalillo, McKinley, Sandoval, and Santa Fe |
Ben Ray Luján
| Democratic | January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2021 | | Elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Retired to run for U.S. senator. |
2013–2023
Colfax, Curry, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Taos, and Union; parts of Bernalillo, McKinley, Roosevelt, Sandoval, and Santa Fe |
Teresa Leger Fernandez
| Democratic | January 3, 2021 –
present | | Elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024. |
2023–present
Colfax, Curry, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Taos, and Union; parts of Chaves, Eddy, Lea, McKinley, Sandoval, and Santa Fe | |
Election results
2022
See also
References
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Notes and References
- Web site: 2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List. 2023-01-10. Cook Political Report. en.
- Web site: Pueblos, Tribes & Nations . June 22, 2018 . www.newmexico.org . en-us.
- News: New Mexico Primary Election Results: Third Congressional District . en-US . The New York Times . November 8, 2020 . 0362-4331.
- Web site: Daily Kos Elections 2008 & 2012 presidential election results for congressional districts used in 2012 & 2014 elections - Google Drive . docs.google.com.
- http://www.swingstateproject.com/diary/4161/ Presidential Election Results, by district
