2008 New Mexico 1st District

Open Seat (R)
Poll Data
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Heinrich
White
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New Mexico Snapshot
RCP House Ranking: Toss Up

Presidential Race: Obama (D) vs. McCain (R)
Senate Race: Udall (D) vs. Pearce (R)
House Races: NM-1 | NM-2

Key 2006 State Races:
Governor | NM-1

2004 President:
Kerry (D) vs. Bush (R)
Race Analysis

Rep. Heather Wilson lost her run for Senate to fellow Rep. Steve Pearce in the GOP primary, leaving behind a marginal district that both John Kerry and Al Gore won. Her exit offers Albuquerque councilor Martin Heinrich (D) a great chance at picking up the seat, though he’ll have a challenging race against Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White (R), who Republicans see as one of their best recruits.

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