# 2012 New Mexico House of Representatives election

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The 2012 New Mexico House of Representatives election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state representatives in all 70 of the state house's districts. State representatives serve two-year terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State Senate. A primary election held on June 5, 2012, determined which candidates appear on the November 6th general election ballot.

## Results summary

| District | Incumbent | Party | Party | Elected representative | Party |
| 1st | Tom Taylor | | Rep | Tom Taylor | Rep |
| 2nd | James Strickler | | Rep | James Strickler | Rep |
| 3rd | Paul Bandy | | Rep | Paul Bandy | Rep |
| 4th | Ray Begaye | | Dem | Sharon Clahchischilliage | Rep |
| 5th | Sandra Jeff | | Dem | Sandra Jeff | Dem |
| 6th | Eliseo Alcon | | Dem | Eliseo Alcon | Dem |
| 7th | David Chavez | | Rep | Kelly Fajardo | Rep |
| 8th | Alonzo Baldonado | | Rep | Alonzo Baldonado | Rep |
| 9th | Patricia Lundstrom | | Dem | Patricia Lundstrom | Dem |
| 10th | Henry Saavedra | | Dem | Henry Saavedra | Dem |
| 11th | Rick Miera | | Dem | Rick Miera | Dem |
| 12th | Ernest Chavez | | Dem | Ernest Chavez | Dem |
| 13th | Eleanor Chavez | | Dem | Patricia Roybal Caballero | Dem |
| 14th | Miguel Garcia | | Dem | Miguel Garcia | Dem |
| 15th | Bill O'Neill | | Dem | Emily Kane | Dem |
| 16th | Moe Maestas | | Dem | Moe Maestas | Dem |
| 17th | Edward Sandoval | | Dem | Edward Sandoval | Dem |
| 18th | Gail Chasey | | Dem | Gail Chasey | Dem |
| 19th | Sheryl Williams Stapleton | | Dem | Sheryl Williams Stapleton | Dem |
| 20th | James White | | Rep | James White | Rep |
| 21st | Mimi Stewart | | Dem | Mimi Stewart | Dem |
| 22nd | James Smith | | Rep | James Smith | Rep |
| 23rd | David Doyle | | Rep | Paul Pacheco | Rep |
| 24th | Conrad James | | Rep | Liz Thomson | Dem |
| 25th | Danice Picraux | | Dem | Christine Trujillo | Dem |
| 26th | Al Park | | Dem | Georgene Louis | Dem |
| 27th | Larry Larrañaga | | Rep | Larry Larrañaga | Rep |
| 28th | Jimmie Hall | | Rep | Jimmie Hall | Rep |
| 29th | Thomas Anderson | | Rep | Thomas Anderson | Rep |
| 30th | Nate Gentry | | Rep | Nate Gentry | Rep |
| 31st | Bill Rehm | | Rep | Bill Rehm | Rep |
| 32nd | Dona Irwin | | Dem | Dona Irwin | Dem |
| 33rd | Joni Gutierrez | | Dem | Bill McCamley | Dem |
| 34th | Mary Helen Garcia | | Dem | Mary Helen Garcia | Dem |
| 35th | Antonio Luján | | Dem | Jeff Steinborn | Dem |
| 36th | Andy Nuñez | | Ind | Phillip Archuleta | Dem |
| 37th | Terry McMillan | | Rep | Terry McMillan | Rep |
| 38th | Dianne Hamilton | | Rep | Dianne Hamilton | Rep |
| 39th | Rodolpho Martinez | | Dem | Rodolpho Martinez | Dem |
| 40th | Nick Salazar | | Dem | Nick Salazar | Dem |
| 40th | Thomas Garcia | | Dem | Nick Salazar | Dem |
| 41st | Debbie Rodella | | Dem | Debbie Rodella | Dem |
| 42nd | Roberto Gonzales | | Dem | Roberto Gonzales | Dem |
| 43rd | James Hall | | Rep | Stephanie Garcia Richard | Dem |
| 44th | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | | Rep | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | Rep |
| 45th | Jim Trujillo | | Dem | Jim Trujillo | Dem |
| 46th | Ben Luján | | Dem | Carl Trujillo | Dem |
| 47th | Brian Egolf | | Dem | Brian Egolf | Dem |
| 48th | Lucky Varela | | Dem | Lucky Varela | Dem |
| 49th | Don Tripp | | Rep | Don Tripp | Rep |
| 50th | Rhonda Sue King | | Dem | Stephen Easley | Dem |
| 51st | Yvette Herrell | | Rep | Yvette Herrell | Rep |
| 52nd | Joe Cervantes | | Dem | Doreen Gallegos | Dem |
| 53rd | Ricky Little | | Rep | Nate Cote | Dem |
| 54th | Bill Gray | | Rep | Bill Gray | Rep |
| 55th | Cathrynn Brown | | Rep | Cathrynn Brown | Rep |
| 56th | Zachary Cook | | Rep | Zachary Cook | Rep |
| 57th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Jason Harper | Rep |
| 58th | Candy Ezzell | | Rep | Candy Ezzell | Rep |
| 59th | Nora Espinoza | | Rep | Nora Espinoza | Rep |
| 60th | Tim Lewis | | Rep | Tim Lewis | Rep |
| 61st | Shirley Tyler | | Rep | David Gallegos | Rep |
| 62nd | Donald Bratton | | Rep | Donald Bratton | Rep |
| 63rd | George Dodge Jr. | | Dem | George Dodge Jr. | Dem |
| 64th | Anna Crook | | Rep | Anna Crook | Rep |
| 65th | James Madalena | | Dem | James Madalena | Dem |
| 66th | Bob Wooley | | Rep | Bob Wooley | Rep |
| 66th | Dennis Kintigh | | Rep | Bob Wooley | Rep |
| 67th | Dennis Roch | | Rep | Dennis Roch | Rep |
| 68th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Monica Youngblood | Rep |
| 69th | Ken Martinez | | Dem | Ken Martinez | Dem |
| 70th | Richard Vigil | | Dem | Tomás Salazar | Dem |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | Votes | Votes | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | No. | % | No. | +/– | % |
| | Democratic | 52 | 337,158 | 50.41 | 38 | 2 | 54.29 |
| | Republican | 53 | 325,276 | 48.63 | 32 | 1 | 45.71 |
| | Libertarian | 1 | 2,477 | 0.37 | 0 | | 0.00 |
| | Independent/write-in | 3 | 3,902 | 0.58 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Total | Total | 109 | 668,813 | 100% | 70 | | 100% |
House seats
Democratic
54.29%
Republican
45.71% :
Popular vote
Democratic
50.41%
Republican
48.63%
Independent/write-in
0.58%
Libertarian
0.37% :

### Incumbents defeated in the primary election

* Antonio Luján (D-District 35), defeated by Jeff Steinborn (D)
* Dennis Kintigh (R-District 66), lost a redistricting race to Bob Wooley (R)
* Richard Vigil (D-District 70), defeated by Tomás Salazar (D)

### Incumbents defeated in the general election

* Ray Begaye (D-District 4), defeated by Sharon Clahchischilliage (R)
* Conrad James (R-District 24), defeated by Liz Thomson (D)
* Andy Nuñez (I-District 36), defeated by Phillip Archuleta (D)
* James Hall (R-District 43), defeated by Stephanie Garcia Richard (D)
* Ricky Little (R-District 53), defeated by Nate Cote (D)

### Newly created seats

* District 57, won by Jason Harper (R)
* District 68, won by Monica Youngblood (R)

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Governing | Lean D | October 24, 2012 |

## Detailed results

Source for primary election results:New Mexico Secretary of State Source for general election results:New Mexico Secretary of State

### District 1

Incumbent Republican Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 1st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Taylor (incumbent) | 10,776 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,776 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 2

Incumbent Republican James Strickler has represented the 2nd district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Strickler (incumbent) | 6,924 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,924 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 3

Incumbent Republican Paul Bandy has represented the 3rd district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 3rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Bandy (incumbent) | 7,775 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,775 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 4

Incumbent Democrat Ray Begaye has represented the 4th district since 1999. Begaye lost re-election to Republican Sharon Clahchischilliage. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 4th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 1,081 | 69.83% |
| | Democratic | Gary Montoya | 467 | 30.17% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,548 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Sharon Clahchischilliage | 5,856 | 61.44% |
| | Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 3,675 | 38.56% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,531 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 5

Incumbent Democrat Sandra Jeff has represented the 5th district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 5th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 1,867 | 60.25% |
| | Democratic | Charles Long | 1,232 | 39.75% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,099 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 7,464 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,464 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 6

Incumbent Democrat Eliseo Alcon has represented the 6th district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 6th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 1,584 | 55.17% |
| | Democratic | Billy Moore | 1,287 | 44.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,871 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 6,672 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,672 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 7

Incumbent Republican David Chavez has represented the 7th district since 2011. Chavez retired to run for the State Senate and fellow Republican Kelly Fajardo won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 7th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andrew Barreras | 738 | 48.02% |
| | Democratic | LeRoy Baca | 406 | 26.42% |
| | Democratic | Michelle Mares | 393 | 25.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,537 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kelly Fajardo | 4,522 | 50.43% |
| | Democratic | Andrew Barreras | 4,445 | 49.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,967 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 8

Incumbent Republican Alonzo Baldonado has represented the 8th district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Alonzo Baldonado (incumbent) | 6,191 | 53.02% |
| | Democratic | Frank Otero | 5,486 | 46.98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,677 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 9

Incumbent Democrat Patricia Lundstrom has represented the 9th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 9th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 6,246 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,246 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 10

Incumbent Democrat Henry Saavedra has represented the 10th district since 1977.
New Mexico House of Representatives 10th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Henry Saavedra (incumbent) | 5,954 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,954 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 11

Incumbent Democrat Rick Miera has represented the 11th district since 1991.
New Mexico House of Representatives 11th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rick Miera (incumbent) | 10,103 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,103 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 12

Incumbent Democrat Ernest Chavez has represented the 12th district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 12th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ernest Chavez (incumbent) | 4,736 | 71.84% |
| | Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 1,856 | 28.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,592 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 13

Incumbent Democrat Eleanor Chavez has represented the 13th district since 2009. Chavez retired to run for the state senate and fellow Democrat Patricia Roybal Caballero won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 13th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Roybal Caballero | 4,452 | 71.53% |
| | Republican | Jose Orozco | 1,772 | 28.47% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,224 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 14

Incumbent Democrat Miguel Garcia has represented the 14th district since 1997.
New Mexico House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 5,743 | 73.20% |
| | Republican | Clara Pena | 2,103 | 26.80% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,846 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 15

Incumbent Democrat Bill O'Neill has represented the 15th district since 2009. O'Neill retired to run for the State Senate and fellow Democrat Emily Kane won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 15th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Emily Kane | 962 | 44.50% |
| | Democratic | Matt David Munoz | 811 | 37.51% |
| | Democratic | Joe Craig | 389 | 17.99% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,162 | 100% |
Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 15th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Christopher Saucedo | 898 | 61.85% |
| | Republican | Kenneth King | 554 | 38.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,452 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Emily Kane | 6,850 | 51.17% |
| | Republican | Christopher Saucedo | 6,536 | 48.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,386 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 16

Incumbent Democrat Moe Maestas has represented the 16th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Moe Maestas (incumbent) | 8,162 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,162 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 17

Incumbent Democrat Edward Sandoval has represented the 17th district since 1983.
New Mexico House of Representatives 17th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edward Sandoval (incumbent) | 7,816 | 66.61% |
| | Republican | Robert Cain | 3,918 | 33.39% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,734 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 18

Incumbent Democrat Gail Chasey has represented the 18th district since 1997.
New Mexico House of Representatives 18th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gail Chasey (incumbent) | 10,034 | 81.10% |
| | Republican | Tyson Jerald Cosper | 2,339 | 18.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,373 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 19

Incumbent Democrat Sheryl Williams Stapleton has represented the 19th district since 1995. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 19th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 1,533 | 56.95% |
| | Democratic | Cara Valente-Compton | 1,159 | 43.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,692 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 6,669 | 59.35% |
| | Republican | Erica Landry | 2,711 | 24.13% |
| | Independent | Hessel Edward Yntema III | 1,857 | 16.53% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,237 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 20

Incumbent Republican James White has represented the 20th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James White (incumbent) | 8,717 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,717 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 21

Incumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 21st district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 4,961 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,961 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 22

Incumbent Republican James Smith has represented the 22nd district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Smith (incumbent) | 11,692 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,692 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 23

Incumbent Republican David Doyle has represented the 23rd district since 2011. Doyle retired to run for the state senate and fellow Republican Paul Pacheco won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 23rd district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marci Blaze | 1,027 | 50.74% |
| | Democratic | Marilyn Hill | 856 | 42.29% |
| | Democratic | Dixie Trebbe | 141 | 6.97% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,024 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Pacheco | 6,922 | 50.28% |
| | Democratic | Marci Blaze | 6,844 | 49.72% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,766 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 24

Incumbent Republican Conrad James has represented the 24th district since 2011. James lost re-election to Democrat Liz Thomson.
New Mexico House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Liz Thomson | 6,562 | 51.05% |
| | Republican | Conrad James (incumbent) | 6,292 | 48.95% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,854 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 25

Incumbent Democrat Danice Picraux has represented the 25th district since 1991. Picraux didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Christine Trujillo won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 25th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christine Trujillo | 1,652 | 62.22% |
| | Democratic | Brian Thomas | 545 | 20.53% |
| | Democratic | Richard Williams | 458 | 17.25% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,655 | 100% |
Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 25th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Elisabeth Keen | 960 | 76.74% |
| | Republican | Nicholas Cates Riali | 291 | 23.26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,251 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christine Trujillo | 8,383 | 63.12% |
| | Republican | Elisabeth Keen | 4,898 | 36.88% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,281 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 26

Incumbent Democrat Al Park has represented the 26th district since 2001. Park retired to run for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and fellow Democrat Georgene Louis won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Georgene Louis | 4,057 | 61.71% |
| | Republican | Louis Tafoya | 2,517 | 38.29% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,574 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 27

Incumbent Republican Larry Larrañaga has represented the 27th district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 27th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Larry Larrañaga (incumbent) | 9,128 | 59.04% |
| | Democratic | Ronald Krise | 6,334 | 40.96% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,462 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 28

Incumbent Republican Jimmie Hall has represented the 28th district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 28th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 10,815 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,815 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 29

Incumbent Republican Thomas Anderson has represented the 29th district since 2003. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 29th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 679 | 57.49% |
| | Republican | Peggy Muller-Aragon | 502 | 42.51% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,181 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 6,025 | 52.50% |
| | Democratic | Lloyd Ginsberg | 5,451 | 47.50% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,476 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 30

Incumbent Republican Nate Gentry has represented the 30th district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nate Gentry (incumbent) | 6,997 | 53.91% |
| | Democratic | Maryellen Broderick | 5,981 | 46.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,978 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 31

Incumbent Republican Bill Rehm has represented the 31st district since 2007. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 31st district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 1,898 | 63.63% |
| | Republican | William Arnold Wiley | 1,085 | 36.37% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,983 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 10,426 | 60.13% |
| | Democratic | Joanne Allen | 6,914 | 39.87% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,340 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 32

Incumbent Democrat Dona Irwin has represented the 32nd district since 1999. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 32nd district Democratic primary, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 1,309 | 54.52% |
| | Democratic | Louis Luna | 1,092 | 45.48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,401 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 32nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 5,688 | 63.80% |
| | Republican | Thomas Guerra | 3,228 | 36.20% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,916 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 33

Incumbent Democrat Joni Gutierrez has represented the 33rd district since 2005. Guttierrez didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Bill McCamley won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill McCamley | 5,972 | 58.17% |
| | Republican | Angelina Carver | 4,294 | 41.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,266 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 34

Incumbent Democrat Mary Helen Garcia has represented the 34th district since 1997.
New Mexico House of Representatives 34th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mary Helen Garcia (incumbent) | 4,891 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,891 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 35

Incumbent Democrat Antonio Luján has represented the 35th district since 2003. Luján lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Jeff Steinborn, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 35th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 792 | 51.30% |
| | Democratic | Antonio Luján (incumbent) | 752 | 48.70% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,544 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn | 6,318 | 64.65% |
| | Republican | Charles Green | 3,455 | 35.35% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,773 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 36

Incumbent Democrat turned independent Andy Nuñez has represented the 36th district since 2001. He lost re-election to Democrat Phillip Archuleta.
New Mexico House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Phillip Archuleta | 3,785 | 42.35% |
| | Republican | Mike Tellez | 3,295 | 36.87% |
| | Independent | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 1,858 | 20.79% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,938 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Independent | Democratic gain from Independent | Democratic gain from Independent | Democratic gain from Independent |

### District 37

Incumbent Republican Terry McMillan has represented the 37th district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Terry McMillan (incumbent) | 6,267 | 50.03% |
| | Democratic | Joanne Ferrary | 6,259 | 49.97% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,526 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 38

Incumbent Republican Dianne Hamilton has represented the 38th district since 1999. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 38th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Terry Fortenberry | 1,499 | 57.48% |
| | Democratic | Guadalupe Cano | 1,109 | 42.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,608 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 7,183 | 54.85% |
| | Democratic | Terry Fortenberry | 5,912 | 45.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,095 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 39

Incumbent Democrat Rodolpho Martinez has represented the 39th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 5,135 | 52.18% |
| | Republican | John Zimmerman | 4,705 | 47.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,840 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 40

The new 40th district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Nick Salazar, who has represented the 40th district since 1974, and Thomas Garcia, who has represented the 68th district since 2007. Garcia retired to run for the state senate and Salazar was re-elected here. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 40th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 2,908 | 51.56% |
| | Democratic | Bengie Regensberg | 1,420 | 25.18% |
| | Democratic | Peter Martinez | 1,312 | 23.26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,640 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 7,901 | 65.97% |
| | Republican | Gary Martinez | 4,076 | 34.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,977 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 41

Incumbent Democrat Debbie Rodella has represented the 41st district since 1993.
New Mexico House of Representatives 41st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Debbie Rodella (incumbent) | 8,302 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,302 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 42

Incumbent Democrat Roberto Gonzales has represented the 42nd district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 42nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Roberto Gonzales (incumbent) | 10,344 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,344 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 43

Incumbent Republican James Hall has represented the 43rd district since his appointment in 2011, following the death of Jeannette Wallace. Hall lost re-election to Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard.
New Mexico House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 7,119 | 51.19% |
| | Republican | James Hall (incumbent) | 6,788 | 48.81% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,907 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 44

Incumbent Republican Jane Powdrell-Culbert has represented the 44th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jane Powdrell-Culbert (incumbent) | 10,136 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,136 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 45

Incumbent Democrat Jim Trujillo has represented the 45th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Trujillo (incumbent) | 8,881 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,881 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 46

Incumbent Democrat House Speaker Ben Luján has represented the 46th district since 1975. Luján didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Carl Trujillo won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 46th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 2,515 | 52.19% |
| | Democratic | David Coss | 2,304 | 47.81% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,819 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 11,082 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,082 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 47

Incumbent Democrat Brian Egolf has represented the 47th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brian Egolf (incumbent) | 13,472 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,472 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 48

Incumbent Democrat Lucky Varela has represented the 48th district since 1987.
New Mexico House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucky Varela (incumbent) | 9,655 | 79.58% |
| | Libertarian | Bob Walsh | 2,477 | 20.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,132 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 49

Incumbent Republican Don Tripp has represented the 49th district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 49th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Tripp (incumbent) | 9,213 | 98.01% |
| | Democratic | Dell Washington (write-in) | 187 | 1.99% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,400 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 50

Incumbent Democrat Rhonda Sue King has represented the 50th district since 1999. King didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Stephen Easley won the open seat. Democratic primary election
New Mexico House of Representatives 50th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephen Easley | 1,459 | 56.59% |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lincoln | 1,119 | 43.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,578 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephen Easley | 7,796 | 55.66% |
| | Republican | Charles Larry Miller | 6,211 | 44.34% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,007 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 51

Incumbent Republican Yvette Herrell has represented the 51st district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Yvette Herrell (incumbent) | 7,750 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,750 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 52

Incumbent Democrat Joe Cervantes has represented the 52nd district since 2001. Cervantes retired to run for the state senate and fellow Democrat Doreen Gallegos won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 52nd district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Doreen Gallegos | 698 | 73.17% |
| | Democratic | Andrew Moralez | 256 | 26.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 954 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Doreen Gallegos | 4,720 | 64.44% |
| | Republican | Arlington Brewbaker | 2,605 | 35.56% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,325 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 53

Incumbent Republican Ricky Little has represented the 53rd district since 2011. Little lost re-election to Democrat Nate Cote, who previously represented the district from 2007 to 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nate Cote | 2,620 | 53.21% |
| | Republican | Ricky Little (incumbent) | 2,304 | 46.79% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,924 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 54

Incumbent Republican Bill Gray has represented the 54th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Gray (incumbent) | 7,465 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,465 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 55

Incumbent Republican Cathrynn Brown has represented the 55th district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Cathrynn Brown (incumbent) | 8,853 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,853 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 56

Incumbent Republican Zachary Cook has represented the 56th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Zachary Cook (incumbent) | 7,721 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,721 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 57

The new 57th district includes part of Sandoval County, including Rio Rancho. The district has no incumbent. Republican Jason Harper won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jason Harper | 4,606 | 53.16% |
| | Democratic | Donna Tillman | 4,058 | 46.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,664 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

### District 58

Incumbent Republican Candy Ezzell has represented the 58th district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Candy Ezzell (incumbent) | 3,888 | 62.00% |
| | Democratic | Pablo Martinez | 2,383 | 38.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,271 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 59

Incumbent Republican Nora Espinoza has represented the 59th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 59th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nora Espinoza (incumbent) | 9,903 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,903 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 60

Incumbent Republican Tim Lewis has represented the 60th district since 2011.
New Mexico House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Lewis (incumbent) | 8,319 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,319 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 61

Incumbent Republican Shirley Tyler has represented the 61st district since 2007. Tyler didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican David Gallegos won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 61st district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Hector Ramirez | 309 | 53.09% |
| | Democratic | Paul Phillip Roybal | 273 | 46.91% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 582 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 61st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Gallegos | 3,654 | 64.47% |
| | Democratic | Hector Ramirez | 2,014 | 35.53% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,668 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 62

Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Donald Bratton has represented the 62nd district since 2001.
New Mexico House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Donald Bratton (incumbent) | 7,722 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,722 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 63

Incumbent Democrat George Dodge Jr. has represented the 63rd district since 2011. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 63rd district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Dodge Jr. (incumbent) | 1,544 | 79.67% |
| | Democratic | Jose Griego | 394 | 20.33% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,938 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Dodge Jr. (incumbent) | 4,881 | 63.53% |
| | Republican | Steven Hanson | 2,802 | 36.47% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,683 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 64

Incumbent Republican Anna Crook has represented the 64th district since 1995. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 64th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 2,434 | 88.83% |
| | Republican | Wade Lopez | 306 | 11.17% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,740 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 7,646 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,646 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 65

Incumbent Democrat James Madalena has represented the 65th district since 1985.
New Mexico House of Representatives 65th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | James Madalena (incumbent) | 7,072 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,072 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 66

The new 66th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Bob Wooley, who has represented the 66th district since 2011, and Dennis Kintigh, who has represented the 57th district since 2009. Wooley defeated Kintigh in the Republican primary and wqas unopposed in the general election. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 66th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bob Wooley (incumbent) | 1,600 | 55.52% |
| | Republican | Dennis Kintigh (incumbent) | 1,282 | 44.48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,882 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bob Wooley (incumbent) | 8,079 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,079 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 67

Incumbent Republican Dennis Roch has represented the 67th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Roch (incumbent) | 8,492 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,492 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 68

The new 68th district includes part of northwestern Bernalillo County. The district has no incumbent. Republican Monica Youngblood won the open seat. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 68th district Republican primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Monica Youngblood | 763 | 44.70% |
| | Republican | Max Barnett | 473 | 27.71% |
| | Republican | Claudette Chavez-Hankins | 346 | 20.27% |
| | Republican | Paul Barber | 125 | 7.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,707 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Monica Youngblood | 6,908 | 54.96% |
| | Democratic | Eloise Gift | 5,660 | 45.04% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,568 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

### District 69

Incumbent Democrat and Majority Leader Ken Martinez had represented the 69th district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 69th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ken Martinez (incumbent) | 6,803 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,803 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 70

Incumbent Democrat Richard Vigil has represented the 70th district since 1999. Vigil lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Tomás Salazar, who was unopposed in the general election. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 70th district Democratic primary election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tomás Salazar | 2,526 | 55.27% |
| | Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 2,044 | 44.73% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,570 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tomás Salazar | 8,441 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,441 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |