# 2010 New Mexico House of Representatives election

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The 2010 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 Governor, U.S. House, and Attorney General. A primary election held on June 1, 2010, determined which candidates appear on the November 2nd general election ballot.

## Results summary

| District | Incumbent | 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 | Ray Begaye | Dem |
| 5th | Sandra Jeff | Dem | Sandra Jeff | Dem |
| 6th | Eliseo Alcon | Dem | Eliseo Alcon | Dem |
| 7th | Andrew Barreras | Dem | David Chavez | Rep |
| 8th | Elias Barela | Dem | 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 | Eleanor Chavez | Dem |
| 14th | Miguel Garcia | Dem | Miguel Garcia | Dem |
| 15th | Bill O'Neill | Dem | Bill O'Neill | 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 | Kathy McCoy | Rep | James Smith | Rep |
| 23rd | Benjamin Rodefer | Dem | David Doyle | Rep |
| 24th | Janice Arnold-Jones | Rep | Conrad James | Rep |
| 25th | Danice Picraux | Dem | Danice Picraux | Dem |
| 26th | Al Park | Dem | Al Park | Dem |
| 27th | Larry Larrañaga | Rep | Larry Larrañaga | Rep |
| 28th | Jimmie Hall | Rep | Jimmie Hall | Rep |
| 29th | Thomas Anderson | Rep | Thomas Anderson | Rep |
| 30th | Karen Giannini | Dem | Nate Gentry | Rep |
| 31st | Bill Rehm | Rep | Bill Rehm | Rep |
| 32nd | Dona Irwin | Dem | Dona Irwin | Dem |
| 33rd | Joni Gutierrez | Dem | Joni Gutierrez | Dem |
| 34th | Mary Helen Garcia | Dem | Mary Helen Garcia | Dem |
| 35th | Antonio Luján | Dem | Antonio Luján | Dem |
| 36th | Andy Nuñez | Dem | Andy Nuñez | Dem |
| 37th | Jeff Steinborn | Dem | Terry McMillan | Rep |
| 38th | Dianne Hamilton | Rep | Dianne Hamilton | Rep |
| 39th | Rodolpho Martinez | Dem | Rodolpho Martinez | Dem |
| 40th | Nick Salazar | Dem | Nick Salazar | Dem |
| 41st | Debbie Rodella | Dem | Debbie Rodella | Dem |
| 42nd | Roberto Gonzales | Dem | Roberto Gonzales | Dem |
| 43rd | Jeannette Wallace | Rep | Jeannette Wallace | Rep |
| 44th | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | Rep | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | Rep |
| 45th | Jim Trujillo | Dem | Jim Trujillo | Dem |
| 46th | Ben Luján | Dem | Ben Luján | 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 | Rhonda Sue King | Dem |
| 51st | Gloria Vaughn | Rep | Yvette Herrell | Rep |
| 52nd | Joe Cervantes | Dem | Joe Cervantes | Dem |
| 53rd | Nate Cote | Dem | Ricky Little | Rep |
| 54th | Bill Gray | Rep | Bill Gray | Rep |
| 55th | John Heaton | Dem | Cathrynn Brown | Rep |
| 56th | Zachary Cook | Rep | Zachary Cook | Rep |
| 57th | Dennis Kintigh | Rep | Dennis Kintigh | Rep |
| 58th | Candy Ezzell | Rep | Candy Ezzell | Rep |
| 59th | Nora Espinoza | Rep | Nora Espinoza | Rep |
| 60th | Jack Thomas | Dem | Tim Lewis | Rep |
| 61st | Shirley Tyler | Rep | Shirley Tyler | Rep |
| 62nd | Donald Bratton | Rep | Donald Bratton | Rep |
| 63rd | Jose Campos | Dem | George Dodge Jr. | Dem |
| 64th | Anna Crook | Rep | Anna Crook | Rep |
| 65th | James Madalena | Dem | James Madalena | Dem |
| 66th | Keith Gardner | Rep | Keith Gardner | Rep |
| 67th | Dennis Roch | Rep | Dennis Roch | Rep |
| 68th | Thomas Garcia | Dem | Thomas Garcia | Dem |
| 69th | Ken Martinez | Dem | Ken Martinez | Dem |
| 70th | Richard Vigil | Dem | Richard Vigil | Dem |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | Votes | Votes | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | No. | % | No. | +/– | % |
| | Democratic | 53 | 262,078 | 50.75 | 38 | 8 | 52.86 |
| | Republican | 50 | 253,261 | 49.05 | 32 | 8 | 47.14 |
| | Libertarian | 1 | 524 | 0.10 | 0 | | 0.00 |
| | Independent | 1 | 509 | 0.10 | 0 | | 0.00 |
| Total | Total | 105 | 516,372 | 100% | 70 | | 100% |
House seats
Democratic
52.86%
Republican
47.14% :
Popular vote
Democratic
50.75%
Republican
49.05%
Libertarian
0.10%
Independent
0.10% :

### Incumbents defeated in the primary election

* Elias Barela (D-District 8), defeated by Julian Luna (D)
* Gloria Vaughn (R-District 51), defeated by Yvette Herrell (R)

### Incumbents defeated in the general election

* Andrew Barreras (D-District 7), defeated by David Chavez (R)
* Benjamin Rodefer (D-District 23), defeated by David Doyle (R)
* Karen Giannini (D-District 30), defeated by Nate Gentry (R)
* Jeff Steinborn (D-District 37), defeated by Terry McMillan (R)
* Nate Cote (D-District 53), defeated by Ricky Little (R)
* John Heaton (D-District 55), defeated by Cathrynn Brown (R)
* Jack Thomas (D-District 60), defeated by Tim Lewis (R)

### Open seats that changed parties

* Elias Barela (D-District 8) lost re-nomination, seat won by Alonzo Baldonado (R)

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Governing | Likely D | November 1, 2010 |

## 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 and Minority Leader Tom Taylor has represented the 1st district and its predecessors since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 1st district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Taylor (incumbent) | 8,136 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,136 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Strickler (incumbent) | 5,935 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,935 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Bandy (incumbent) | 6,997 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,997 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 4

Incumbent Democrat Ray Begaye has represented the 4th district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 5,383 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,383 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 1,222 | 42.98% |
| | Democratic | Billy Moore | 1,030 | 36.23% |
| | Democratic | Irvin Harrison | 591 | 20.79% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,843 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff (incumbent) | 5,112 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,112 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 6

Incumbent Democrat Eliseo Alcon has represented the 6th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eliseo Alcon (incumbent) | 4,838 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,838 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 7

Incumbent Democrat Andrew Barreras has represented the 7th district since 2007. Barreras lost re-election to Republican David Chavez. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 7th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andrew Barreras (incumbent) | 1,266 | 56.98% |
| | Democratic | Benny Hodges | 956 | 43.02% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,222 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Chavez | 4,788 | 54.87% |
| | Democratic | Andrew Barreras (incumbent) | 3,938 | 45.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,726 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 8

Incumbent Democrat Elias Barela has represented the 8th district since 2007. Barela lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Julian Luna. Luna lost the general election to Republican Alonzo Baldonado. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Julian Luna | 1,398 | 53.14% |
| | Democratic | Elias Barela (incumbent) | 1,233 | 46.86% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,631 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Alonzo Baldonado | 4,588 | 53.45% |
| | Democratic | Julian Luna | 3,995 | 46.55% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,583 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 9

Incumbent Democrat Patricia Lundstrom has represented the 9th district since 2003. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 9th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 1,559 | 67.40% |
| | Democratic | Yolanda Ahasteen-Azua | 754 | 32.60% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,313 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 9th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 4,340 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,340 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Henry Saavedra (incumbent) | 4,093 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,093 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rick Miera (incumbent) | 6,602 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,602 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ernest Chavez (incumbent) | 3,945 | 58.26% |
| | Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 2,317 | 34.22% |
| | Independent | Robert Schiller | 509 | 7.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,771 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 13

Incumbent Democrat Eleanor Chavez has represented the 13th district since 2009. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 13th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eleanor Chavez (incumbent) | 963 | 56.91% |
| | Democratic | Matthew Archuleta | 729 | 43.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,692 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 13th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eleanor Chavez (incumbent) | 5,679 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,679 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 14

Incumbent Democrat Miguel Garcia has represented the 14th district since 1997. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 14th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 1,201 | 69.46% |
| | Democratic | Michael Atler Sr. | 528 | 30.54% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,729 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 4,187 | 70.61% |
| | Republican | Clara Pena | 1,743 | 29.39% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,930 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 15

Incumbent Democrat Bill O'Neill has represented the 15th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill O'Neill (incumbent) | 5,545 | 50.77% |
| | Republican | Justin Alexander Horwitz | 5,376 | 49.23% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,921 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Moe Maestas (incumbent) | 5,875 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,875 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edward Sandoval (incumbent) | 7,459 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,459 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gail Chasey (incumbent) | 6,608 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,608 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 19

Incumbent Democrat Sheryl Williams Stapleton has represented the 19th district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 4,558 | 68.11% |
| | Republican | Anthony Lawrence Romo | 1,610 | 24.06% |
| | Libertarian | Mark Austin Curtis | 524 | 7.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,692 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 20

Incumbent Republican James White has represented the 20th district since his appointment in 2009, following the resignation of Richard Berry, who had resigned after being elected Mayor of Albuquerque. White was elected to a full term.
New Mexico House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James White (incumbent) | 7,667 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,667 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 3,122 | 52.09% |
| | Republican | Antoinette Marie Baca | 2,871 | 47.91% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,993 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 22

Incumbent Republican Kathy McCoy has represented the 22nd district since 2005. McCoy didn't seek re-elecxtion and fellow Republican James Smith won the open seat. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 22nd district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Smith | 1,927 | 52.84% |
| | Republican | Daniel Allen Salzwedel | 1,720 | 47.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,647 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Smith | 9,388 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,388 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 23

Incumbent Democrat Benjamin Rodefer has represented the 23rd district since 2009. Rodefer lost re-election to Republican David Doyle. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 23rd district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Doyle | 1,336 | 49.89% |
| | Republican | Paul Pacheco | 1,009 | 37.68% |
| | Republican | Thomas Molitor | 333 | 12.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,678 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Doyle | 6,429 | 54.12% |
| | Democratic | Benjamin Rodefer (incumbent) | 5,450 | 45.88% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,879 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 24

Incumbent Republican Janice Arnold-Jones has represented the 24th district since 2003. Arnold-Jones retired to run for Governor and fellow Republican Conrad James won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Conrad James | 6,366 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,366 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 25

Incumbent Democrat Danice Picraux has represented the 25th district since 1991.
New Mexico House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Danice Picraux (incumbent) | 5,628 | 64.34% |
| | Republican | Jennifer Thornburg | 3,119 | 35.66% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,747 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 26

Incumbent Democrat Al Park has represented the 26th district since 2001.
New Mexico House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Al Park (incumbent) | 3,026 | 62.05% |
| | Republican | Larry Kennedy | 1,851 | 37.95% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,877 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Larry Larrañaga (incumbent) | 9,680 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,680 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 28

Incumbent Republican Jimmie Hall has represented the 28th district since 2005. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 28th district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 2,292 | 84.17% |
| | Republican | Lee Richard Gonzales | 431 | 15.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,723 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 28th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 6,170 | 60.90% |
| | Democratic | Cornelia Wells Lange | 3,961 | 39.10% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,131 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 29

Incumbent Republican Thomas Anderson has represented the 29th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 9,274 | 59.13% |
| | Democratic | Alexander Russell | 6,410 | 40.87% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,684 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 30

Incumbent Democrat Karen Giannini has represented the 30th district since 2009. Giannini lost re-election to Republican Nate Gentry.
New Mexico House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nate Gentry | 5,634 | 58.11% |
| | Democratic | Karen Giannini (incumbent) | 4,061 | 41.89% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,695 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 31

Incumbent Republican Bill Rehm has represented the 31st district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 8,184 | 63.17% |
| | Democratic | Michael Malloy | 4,771 | 36.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,955 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 32

Incumbent Democrat Dona Irwin has represented the 32nd district since 1999. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 32nd district Republican primary, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thomas Walker | 593 | 50.81% |
| | Republican | Philip Skinner | 574 | 49.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,167 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 32nd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 3,464 | 56.92% |
| | Republican | Thomas Walker | 2,622 | 43.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,086 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 33

Incumbent Democrat Joni Gutierrez has represented the 33rd district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joni Gutierrez (incumbent) | 4,326 | 61.92% |
| | Republican | Virginia Robertson | 2,660 | 38.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,986 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mary Helen Garcia (incumbent) | 2,860 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,860 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 35

Incumbent Democrat Antonio Luján has represented the 35th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Antonio Luján (incumbent) | 3,797 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,797 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 36

Incumbent Democrat Andy Nuñez has represented the 36th district since 2001. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 36th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 718 | 52.10% |
| | Democratic | Gilbert Apodaca | 404 | 29.32% |
| | Democratic | Nicole Parra-Perez | 256 | 18.58% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,378 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 4,277 | 55.82% |
| | Republican | Debra White | 3,385 | 44.18% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,662 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 37

Incumbent Democrat Jeff Steinborn has represented the 37th district since 2007. Steinborn lost re-election to Republican Terry McMillan. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 37th district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Terry McMillan | 1,756 | 81.07% |
| | Republican | Doyle Pruitt | 410 | 18.93% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,166 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Terry McMillan | 6,110 | 51.44% |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn (incumbent) | 5,767 | 48.56% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,877 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 38

Incumbent Republican Dianne Hamilton has represented the 38th district since 1999. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 38th district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 1,548 | 68.83% |
| | Republican | Trent Petty | 701 | 31.17% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,249 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 6,384 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,384 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 39

Incumbent Democrat Rodolpho Martinez has represented the 39th district since 2007. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 2,159 | 62.08% |
| | Democratic | Gilbert Guadiana | 1,319 | 37.92% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,478 | 100% |
Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Linda Pecotte | 583 | 54.08% |
| | Republican | Charles William Cassady | 495 | 45.92% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,078 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 4,118 | 55.94% |
| | Republican | Linda Pecotte | 3,243 | 44.06% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,361 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 40

Incumbent Democrat Nick Salazar has represented the 40th district since 1974.
New Mexico House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 5,962 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,962 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Debbie Rodella (incumbent) | 5,175 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,175 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Roberto Gonzales (incumbent) | 7,834 | 78.94% |
| | Republican | Matthew John Nielsen | 2,090 | 21.06% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,924 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 43

Incumbent Republican Jeannette Wallace has represented the 43rd district since 1991. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 43rd district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 1,299 | 59.56% |
| | Democratic | Peter Sheehey | 882 | 40.44% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,181 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jeannette Wallace (incumbent) | 5,550 | 50.87% |
| | Democratic | Stephanie Garcia Richard | 5,360 | 49.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,910 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 44

Incumbent Republican Jane Powdrell-Culbert has represented the 44th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jane Powdrell-Culbert (incumbent) | 9,960 | 62.78% |
| | Democratic | Joel Davis | 5,905 | 37.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,865 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Trujillo (incumbent) | 5,853 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,853 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 46

Incumbent Democrat House Speaker Ben Luján has represented the 46th district since 1975. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 46th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ben Luján (incumbent) | 2,140 | 51.00% |
| | Democratic | Carl Trujillo | 2,056 | 49.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,196 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ben Luján (incumbent) | 7,960 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,960 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brian Egolf (incumbent) | 11,256 | 75.93% |
| | Republican | Brigette Russell | 3,568 | 24.07% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,824 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucky Varela (incumbent) | 7,776 | 78.51% |
| | Republican | Bob Walsh | 2,128 | 21.49% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,904 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Tripp (incumbent) | 8,089 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,089 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 50

Incumbent Democrat Rhonda Sue King has represented the 50th district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rhonda Sue King (incumbent) | 6,131 | 60.36% |
| | Republican | Leroy Candelaria | 4,027 | 39.64% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,158 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 51

Incumbent Republican Gloria Vaughn has represented the 51st district since 1995. Vaughn lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Yvette Herrell, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Susan Medina | 360 | 52.10% |
| | Democratic | Joe Ferguson | 331 | 47.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 691 | 100% |
Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district Republican primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Yvette Herrell | 846 | 54.23% |
| | Republican | Gloria Vaughn (incumbent) | 714 | 45.77% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,560 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Yvette Herrell | 3,077 | 62.92% |
| | Democratic | Susan Medina | 1,813 | 37.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,890 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 52

Incumbent Democrat Joe Cervantes has represented the 52nd district since 2001.
New Mexico House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Cervantes (incumbent) | 4,110 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,110 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 53

Incumbent Democrat Nate Cote has represented the 53rd district since 2007. Cote lost re-election to Republican Ricky Little.
New Mexico House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ricky Little | 3,753 | 52.91% |
| | Democratic | Nate Cote (incumbent) | 3,340 | 47.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,093 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 54

Incumbent Republican Bill Gray has represented the 54th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Gray (incumbent) | 3,858 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,858 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 55

Incumbent Democrat John Heaton has represented the 55th district since 1997. Heaton lost re-election to Republican Cathrynn Brown.
New Mexico House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Cathrynn Brown | 4,010 | 52.19% |
| | Democratic | John Heaton (incumbent) | 3,673 | 47.81% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,683 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 56

Incumbent Republican Zachary Cook has represented the 56th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Zachary Cook (incumbent) | 5,620 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,620 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 57

Incumbent Republican Dennis Kintigh has represented the 57th district since 2009.
New Mexico House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Kintigh (incumbent) | 7,950 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,950 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 58

Incumbent Republican Candy Ezzell has represented the 58th district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Candy Ezzell (incumbent) | 3,036 | 64.91% |
| | Democratic | Michael Trujillo | 1,641 | 35.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,677 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 59

Incumbent Republican Nora Espinoza has represented the 59th district since 2007. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 59th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ellen Wedum | 402 | 53.89% |
| | Democratic | Charles Berry | 344 | 46.11% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 746 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 59th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nora Espinoza (incumbent) | 5,337 | 72.12% |
| | Democratic | Ellen Wedum | 2,063 | 27.88% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,400 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 60

Incumbent Democrat Jack Thomas has represented the 60th district since 2009. Thomas lost re-election to Republican Tim Lewis.
New Mexico House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Lewis | 6,980 | 60.86% |
| | Democratic | Jack Thomas (incumbent) | 4,489 | 39.14% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,469 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 61

Incumbent Republican Shirley Tyler has represented the 61st district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 61st district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Shirley Tyler (incumbent) | 3,237 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,237 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 62

Incumbent Republican Donald Bratton has represented the 62nd district since 2001.
New Mexico House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Donald Bratton (incumbent) | 6,583 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,583 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 63

Incumbent Democrat Jose Campos II has represented the 63rd district since 2003. Campos didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat George Dodge Jr. won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 63rd district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Dodge Jr. | 1,450 | 78.00% |
| | Democratic | Jose Griego | 409 | 22.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,859 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Dodge Jr. | 2,638 | 54.52% |
| | Republican | Melinda Joy Russ | 2,201 | 45.48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,839 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 1,954 | 86.69% |
| | Republican | Wade Lopez | 300 | 13.31% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,254 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 5,529 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,529 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | James Madalena (incumbent) | 5,066 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,066 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 66

Incumbent Republican Keith Gardner has represented the 66th district since 2005.
New Mexico House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Keith Gardner (incumbent) | 5,719 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,719 | 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Roch (incumbent) | 5,862 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,862 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 68

Incumbent Democrat Thomas Garcia has represented the 68th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Thomas Garcia (incumbent) | 6,690 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,690 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 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, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ken Martinez (incumbent) | 5,379 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,379 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 70

Incumbent Democrat Richard Vigil has represented the 70th district since 1999. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 70th district Democratic primary election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 2,075 | 47.98% |
| | Democratic | Barbara Perea Casey | 1,648 | 38.10% |
| | Democratic | Chris Lopez | 323 | 7.47% |
| | Democratic | Eric Cummings | 279 | 6.45% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,325 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 4,769 | 64.98% |
| | Republican | Mel Root | 2,570 | 35.02% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,339 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |