Congressional incumbents win re-election in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The four incumbent Democratic members of New Mexico's congressional delegation on the ballot in this year's election all won re-election.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich won a third term, defeating Republican challenger Nella Domenici. Heinrich received 55% of the vote while Domenici received 45%, with 98% of precincts reporting.

Heinrich will face headwinds in Washington as Republicans have regained majority power in the US Senate. Control of the US House of Representatives is still uncertain.

New Mexico's three Democratic incumbents in the U.S. House of Representatives will join Heinrich in Washington.

U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury is expected to serve a third term in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. Stansbury received 56% of the vote, while Republican challenger Steve Jones received 44%, with 99% of precincts reporting.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is expected to serve a second term in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, winning a key rematch race against former Republican U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell. With 98% of precincts reporting, Vasquez received 52% of the vote while Herrell received 48%.

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez is expected to serve a third term in New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. Leger Fernandez secured 56% of the vote, while Republican challenger Sharon Clahchischilliage received 44%, with 98% of precincts reporting.

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