# 2016 New Mexico Senate election

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The 2016 New Mexico Senate elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state senators in all 42 of the state senate's districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the New Mexico Senate. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for President, U.S House, and state house.
A primary election on June 7, 2016, determined which candidates appeared on the November 8th general election ballot.

## Summary of results

| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected senator | Party |
| 1 | William Sharer | Rep | William Sharer | Rep |
| 2 | Steven Neville | Rep | Steven Neville | Rep |
| 3 | John Pinto | Dem | John Pinto | Dem |
| 4 | George Muñoz | Dem | George Muñoz | Dem |
| 5 | Richard Martinez | Dem | Richard Martinez | Dem |
| 6 | Carlos Cisneros | Dem | Carlos Cisneros | Dem |
| 7 | Pat Woods | Rep | Pat Woods | Rep |
| 8 | Pete Campos | Dem | Pete Campos | Dem |
| 9 | John Sapien | Dem | John Sapien | Dem |
| 10 | John Ryan | Rep | Candace Gould | Rep |
| 11 | Linda Lopez | Dem | Linda Lopez | Dem |
| 12 | Jerry Ortiz y Pino | Dem | Jerry Ortiz y Pino | Dem |
| 13 | Bill O'Neill | Dem | Bill O'Neill | Dem |
| 14 | Michael Padilla | Dem | Michael Padilla | Dem |
| 15 | Daniel Ivey-Soto | Dem | Daniel Ivey-Soto | Dem |
| 16 | Cisco McSorley | Dem | Cisco McSorley | Dem |
| 17 | Mimi Stewart | Dem | Mimi Stewart | Dem |
| 18 | Lisa Torraco | Rep | Bill Tallman | Dem |
| 19 | James White | Rep | James White | Rep |
| 20 | William Payne | Rep | William Payne | Rep |
| 21 | Mark Moores | Rep | Mark Moores | Rep |
| 22 | Benny Shendo | Dem | Benny Shendo | Dem |
| 23 | Sander Rue | Rep | Sander Rue | Rep |
| 24 | Nancy Rodriguez | Dem | Nancy Rodriguez | Dem |
| 25 | Peter Wirth | Dem | Peter Wirth | Dem |
| 26 | Jacob Candelaria | Dem | Jacob Candelaria | Dem |
| 27 | Stuart Ingle | Rep | Stuart Ingle | Rep |
| 28 | Howie Morales | Dem | Howie Morales | Dem |
| 29 | Michael Sanchez | Dem | Gregory Baca | Rep |
| 30 | Clemente Sanchez | Dem | Clemente Sanchez | Dem |
| 31 | Joe Cervantes | Dem | Joe Cervantes | Dem |
| 32 | Cliff Pirtle | Rep | Cliff Pirtle | Rep |
| 33 | William Burt | Rep | William Burt | Rep |
| 34 | Ron Griggs | Rep | Ron Griggs | Rep |
| 35 | John Arthur Smith | Dem | John Arthur Smith | Dem |
| 36 | Lee Cotter | Rep | Jeff Steinborn | Dem |
| 37 | William Soules | Dem | William Soules | Dem |
| 38 | Mary Kay Papen | Dem | Mary Kay Papen | Dem |
| 39 | Ted Barela | Rep | Liz Stefanics | Dem |
| 40 | Craig Brandt | Rep | Craig Brandt | Rep |
| 41 | Carroll Leavell | Rep | Carroll Leavell | Rep |
| 42 | Gay Kernan | Rep | Gay Kernan | Rep |
* ↑ Democrat Phil Griego resigned his seat in March 2015. Republican Ted Barela was appointed to finish the balance of his term.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Unopposed in the November general election.
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | Votes | Votes | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | No. | % | No. | +/– | % |
| | Democratic | 33 | 399,912 | 59.60% | 26 | 2 | 61.90% |
| | Republican | 24 | 271,028 | 40.40% | 16 | 2 | 38.10% |
| Total | Total | 57 | 670,940 | 100% | 42 | | 100% |
Popular vote
Democratic
59.60%
Republican
40.40% :
Senate seats
Democratic
61.90%
Republican
38.10% :

## Retiring incumbents

* John Ryan (R-District 10)

## Defeated incumbents

* Lisa Torraco (R-District 13), defeated by Bill Tallman (D)
* Michael Sanchez (D-District 29), defeated by Gregory Baca (R)
* Lee Cotter (R-District 36), defeated by Jeff Steinborn (D)
* Ted Barela (R-District 39), defeated by Liz Stefanics (D)

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Governing | Lean D | October 12, 2016 |

## Detailed results

Source for primary election results: Source for general election results:

### District 1

Incumbent Republican William Sharer has represented the 1st district since 2001. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 1st District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rebecca Morgan | 984 | 64.23% |
| | Democratic | Matt Dodson | 548 | 35.77% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,532 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 1st District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William Sharer (incumbent) | 11,170 | 69.80% |
| | Democratic | Rebecca Morgan | 4,834 | 30.20% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,004 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 2

Incumbent Republican Steven Neville has represented the 2nd district since 2005.
New Mexico Senate 2nd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Steven Neville (incumbent) | 15,057 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,057 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 3

Incumbent Democrat John Pinto has represented the 3rd district since 20.
New Mexico Senate 3rd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Pinto (incumbent) | 12,519 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,519 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 4

Incumbent Democrat George Muñoz has represented the 4th district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 4th District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Muñoz (incumbent) | 3,475 | 63.90% |
| | Democratic | Felisha Adams | 1,150 | 21.15% |
| | Democratic | Jordon Johnson | 813 | 14.95% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,438 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 4th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Muñoz (incumbent) | 12,029 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,029 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 5

Incumbent Democrat Richard Martinez has represented the th district since 2001.
New Mexico Senate 5th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard Martinez (incumbent) | 15,535 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,535 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 6

Incumbent Democrat Carlos Cisneros has represented the 6th district since 20.
New Mexico Senate 6th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Carlos Cisneros (incumbent) | 17,697 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,697 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 7

Incumbent Republican Pat Woods has represented the 7th district since 2012.
New Mexico Senate 7th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Pat Woods (incumbent) | 12,778 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,778 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 8

Incumbent Democrat Pete Campos has represented the 8th district since 1991.
New Mexico Senate 8th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Pete Campos (incumbent) | 14,258 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,258 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 9

Incumbent Democrat John Sapien has represented the 9th district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 9th District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Sapien (incumbent) | 3,878 | 61.56% |
| | Democratic | Jodilynn Ortiz | 2,422 | 38.44% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,300 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 9th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Sapien (incumbent) | 12,724 | 50.38% |
| | Republican | Diego Espinoza | 12,534 | 49.62% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,258 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 10

Incumbent Republican John Ryan has represented the 10th district since 2005. Ryan didn't seek re-election. Fellow Republican Candace Gould narrowly won the open seat.
New Mexico Senate 10th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Candace Gould | 10,530 | 50.92% |
| | Democratic | David Simon | 10,151 | 49.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,681 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 11

Incumbent Democrat Linda Lopez has represented the 11th district since 1997.
New Mexico Senate 11th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Linda Lopez (incumbent) | 8,776 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,776 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 12

Incumbent Democrat Jerry Ortiz y Pino has represented the 12th district since 2005.
New Mexico Senate 12th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jerry Ortiz y Pino (incumbent) | 12,922 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,922 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 13

Incumbent Democrat Bill O'Neill has represented the 13th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 13th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill O'Neill (incumbent) | 14,089 | 65.89% |
| | Republican | A. Blair Dunn | 7,294 | 34.11% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,383 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 14

Incumbent Democrat Michael Padilla has represented the 14th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 14th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael Padilla (incumbent) | 9,668 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,668 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 15

Incumbent Democrat Daniel Ivey-Soto has represented the 15th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 15th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Daniel Ivey-Soto (incumbent) | 11,321 | 55.76% |
| | Republican | Eric Burton | 8,981 | 44.24% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,302 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 16

Incumbent Democrat Cisco McSorley has represented the 16th district since 20.
New Mexico Senate 16th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Cisco McSorley (incumbent) | 16,721 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,721 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 17

Incumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 17th district since her appointment in 2015. Stewart was elected to a full term. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 17th District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 1,745 | 58.58% |
| | Democratic | Shannon Robinson | 1,234 | 41.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,979 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 17th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 8,456 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,456 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 18

Incumbent Republican Lisa Torraco has represented the 18th district since 2013. She lost re-election to Democrat Bill Tallman.
New Mexico Senate 18th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill Tallman | 12,203 | 50.95% |
| | Republican | Lisa Torraco (incumbent) | 11,750 | 49.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,953 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 19

Incumbent Republican James White has represented the 19th district since his appointment in 2016. Republican primary
New Mexico Senate 19th District Republican primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James White (incumbent) | 2,431 | 51.43% |
| | Republican | Anthony Linn Thornton | 1,408 | 29.79% |
| | Republican | James Roger Wilder | 480 | 10.15% |
| | Republican | Herb Gadberry | 408 | 8.63% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,727 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 19th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James White (incumbent) | 14,905 | 61.29% |
| | Democratic | Harold Murphree | 9,415 | 38.71% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,320 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 20

Incumbent Republican William Payne has represented the 20th district since 1997.
New Mexico Senate 20th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William Payne (incumbent) | 16,893 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,893 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 21

Incumbent Republican Mark Moores has represented the 21st district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 21st District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mark Moores (incumbent) | 14,164 | 56.09% |
| | Democratic | Gregory Frazier | 11,087 | 43.91% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,251 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 22

Incumbent Democrat Benny Shendo has represented the 22nd district since 2013. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 22nd District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Benny Shendo (incumbent) | 3,554 | 63.17% |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff | 2,072 | 36.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,626 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 22nd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Benny Shendo (incumbent) | 12,472 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,472 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 23

Incumbent Republican Sander Rue has represented the 23rd district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 23rd District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joy Garratt | 2,392 | 51.40% |
| | Democratic | Joe Chavez | 2,262 | 48.60% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,654 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 23rd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Sander Rue (incumbent) | 11,794 | 51.74% |
| | Democratic | Joy Garratt | 11,001 | 48.26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,795 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 24

Incumbent Democrat Nancy Rodriguez has represented the 24th district since 1996.
New Mexico Senate 24th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nancy Rodriguez (incumbent) | 16,155 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,155 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 25

Incumbent Democratic Majority Leader Peter Wirth has represented the 25th district since 2009.
New Mexico Senate 25th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Peter Wirth (incumbent) | 26,958 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,958 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 26

Incumbent Democrat Jacob Candelaria has represented the 26th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 26th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jacob Candelaria (incumbent) | 11,330 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,330 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 27

Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Stuart Ingle has represented the 27th district since 1985.
New Mexico Senate 27th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stuart Ingle (incumbent) | 12,589 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,589 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 28

Incumbent Democrat Howie Morales has represented the 28th district since 20.
New Mexico Senate 28th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Howie Morales (incumbent) | 15,063 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,063 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 29

Incumbent Democrat Michael Sanchez has represented the 29th district since 1993. He lost re-election to Republican Gregory Baca.
New Mexico Senate 29th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregory Baca | 8,965 | 54.96% |
| | Democratic | Michael Sanchez (incumbent) | 7,348 | 45.04% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,313 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 30

Incumbent Democrat Clemente Sanchez has represented the 30th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 30th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Clemente Sanchez (incumbent) | 11,973 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,973 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 31

Incumbent Democrat Joe Cervantes has represented the 31st district since 2012.
New Mexico Senate 31st District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Cervantes (incumbent) | 9,443 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,443 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 32

Incumbent Republican Cliff Pirtle has represented the 32nd district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 32nd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Cliff Pirtle (incumbent) | 8,480 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,480 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 33

Incumbent Republican William Burt has represented the 33rd district and its predecessors since 2011.
New Mexico Senate New Mexico Senate 33rd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William Burt (incumbent) | 14,648 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,648 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 34

Incumbent Republican Ron Griggs has represented the 34th district since 2012.
New Mexico Senate 34th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ron Griggs (incumbent) | 11,542 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,542 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 35

Incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith has represented the 35th district since 1989.
New Mexico Senate 35th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Arthur Smith (incumbent) | 12,502 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,502 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 36

Incumbent Republican Lee Cotter has represented the 36th district since 2013. He lost re-election to Democrat Jeff Steinborn. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 36th District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 2,952 | 65.48% |
| | Democratic | Oscar Vasquez Butler | 1,556 | 34.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,508 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 36th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 10,579 | 59.64% |
| | Republican | Lee Cotter (incumbent) | 7,158 | 40.36% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,737 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 37

Incumbent Democrat William Soules has represented the 37th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 37th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | William Soules (incumbent) | 11,374 | 55.47% |
| | Republican | Cecelia Levatino | 9,131 | 44.53% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,505 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 38

Incumbent Democrat President Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen has represented the 38th district since 2001.
New Mexico Senate 38th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mary Kay Papen (incumbent) | 9,588 | 67.04% |
| | Republican | Charles Wendler | 4,713 | 32.96% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,301 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 39

Incumbent Republican Ted Barela has represented the 39th district since his appointment on April 3, 2015. He ran for re-election to a full term, but he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Liz Stefanics. Democratic primary
New Mexico Senate 39th District Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Liz Stefanics | 2,377 | 38.38% |
| | Democratic | Mike Dale Anaya | 1,398 | 22.57% |
| | Democratic | Ambrose Castellano | 1,298 | 20.96% |
| | Democratic | Hugh Ley | 1,120 | 18.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,193 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico Senate 39th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Liz Stefanics | 9,622 | 50.99% |
| | Republican | Ted Barela (incumbent) | 9,250 | 49.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,872 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 40

Incumbent Republican Craig Brandt has represented the 40th district since 2013.
New Mexico Senate 40th District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Craig Brandt (incumbent) | 12,490 | 55.29% |
| | Democratic | Linda Sanchez Allison | 10,099 | 44.71% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,589 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 41

Incumbent Republican Carroll Leavell has represented the 41st district since 1997.
New Mexico Senate 41st District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carroll Leavell (incumbent) | 9,006 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,006 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 42

Incumbent Republican Gay Kernan has represented the th district since 2002.
New Mexico Senate 42nd District general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gay Kernan (incumbent) | 15,206 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,206 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |