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Lara Bonatesta

The total number of New Mexico state representatives in contested primaries has increased for the fifth year in a row

New Mexico is holding elections for all 70 seats in its state House this year. New Mexico doesn’t hold state Senate elections during midterm election years.

Here’s a look at how New Mexico’s 2026 state House elections compare to previous years.

There are 64 incumbents running for re-election, of whom 13 (20.3%) are contested in primaries. This is the fifth consecutive year in which the total number of contested incumbents facing primary challengers has increased.

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