# 2008 New Mexico House of Representatives election

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The 2008 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 3, 2008, determined which candidates appear on the November 4th 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 | John Pena | Dem | Sandra Jeff | Dem |
| 6th | George Hanosh | Dem | Eliseo Alcon | Dem |
| 7th | Andrew Barreras | Dem | Andrew Barreras | Dem |
| 8th | Elias Barela | Dem | Elias Barela | Dem |
| 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 | Daniel Silva | Dem | Eleanor Chavez | Dem |
| 14th | Miguel Garcia | Dem | Miguel Garcia | Dem |
| 15th | Teresa Zanetti | Rep | 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 | Richard Berry | Rep | Richard Berry | Rep |
| 21st | Mimi Stewart | Dem | Mimi Stewart | Dem |
| 22nd | Kathy McCoy | Rep | Kathy McCoy | Rep |
| 23rd | Eric Youngberg | Rep | Benjamin Hayden Rodefer | Dem |
| 24th | Janice Arnold-Jones | Rep | Janice Arnold-Jones | 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 | Justine Fox-Young | Rep | Karen Giannini | Dem |
| 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 | Jeff Steinborn | Dem |
| 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 | Peter Wirth | 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 | Gloria Vaughn | Rep |
| 52nd | Joe Cervantes | Dem | Joe Cervantes | Dem |
| 53rd | Nate Cote | Dem | Nate Cote | Dem |
| 54th | Bill Gray | Rep | Bill Gray | Rep |
| 55th | John Heaton | Dem | John Heaton | Dem |
| 56th | Dub Williams | Rep | Dub Williams | Rep |
| 57th | Dan Foley | Rep | Dennis Kintigh | Rep |
| 58th | Candy Ezzell | Rep | Candy Ezzell | Rep |
| 59th | Nora Espinoza | Rep | Nora Espinoza | Rep |
| 60th | Thomas Swisstack | Dem | Jack Thomas | Dem |
| 61st | Shirley Tyler | Rep | Shirley Tyler | Rep |
| 62nd | Donald Bratton | Rep | Donald Bratton | Rep |
| 63rd | Jose Campos II | Dem | Jose Campos II | Dem |
| 64th | Anna Crook | Rep | Anna Crook | Rep |
| 65th | James Madalena | Dem | James Madalena | Dem |
| 66th | Keith Gardner | Rep | Keith Gardner | Rep |
| 67th | Brian Moore | 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 | 55 | 397,618 | 57.54 | 45 | 3 | 64.29 |
| | Republican | 46 | 292,683 | 42.35 | 25 | 3 | 35.71 |
| | Independent | 1 | 766 | 0.11 | 0 | | 0.00 |
| Total | Total | 102 | 691,067 | 100% | 70 | | 100% |
Popular vote
Democratic
57.54%
Republican
42.35%
Independent
0.11% :
House seats
Democratic
64.29%
Republican
35.71% :

### Incumbents defeated in the primary election

* John Pena (D-District 5), defeated by Sandra Jeff (D)
* Daniel Silva (D-District 13), defeated by Eleanor Chavez (D)
* Dan Foley (R-District 57), defeated by Dennis Kintigh (R)

### Incumbents defeated in the general election

* Teresa Zanetti (R-District 15), defeated by Bill O'Neill (D)
* Eric Youngberg (R-District 23), defeated by Benjamin Hayden Rodefer (D)
* Justine Fox-Young (R-District 30), defeated by Karen Giannini (D)

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Stateline | Safe D | October 15, 2008 |

## 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Taylor (incumbent) | 9,762 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,762 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Strickler (incumbent) | 6,120 | 63.84% |
| | Democratic | Alice Marie Slaven-Emond | 3,467 | 36.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,587 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Bandy (incumbent) | 8,335 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,335 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Begaye (incumbent) | 7,646 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,646 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 5

Incumbent Democrat John Pena has represented the 5th district since 2007. Pena lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Sandra Jeff, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 5th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff | 1,055 | 33.30% |
| | Democratic | John Pena (incumbent) | 970 | 30.62% |
| | Democratic | Kevin Mitchell | 656 | 20.71% |
| | Democratic | Irvin Harrison | 487 | 15.37% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,168 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Jeff | 6,490 | 74.44% |
| | Republican | Michael Lunnon | 2,229 | 25.56% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,719 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 6

Incumbent Democrat George Hanosh has represented the 6th district since 1998. Hanosh didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Eliseo Alcon won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 6th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eliseo Alcon | 1,226 | 42.54% |
| | Democratic | Martha Garcia | 1,092 | 37.89% |
| | Democratic | Eldred Bowekaty | 564 | 19.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,882 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eliseo Alcon | 5,494 | 61.97% |
| | Republican | R. Grant Clawson | 3,371 | 38.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,865 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 7

Incumbent Democrat Andrew Barreras has represented the 7th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andrew Barreras (incumbent) | 6,185 | 55.50% |
| | Republican | Timothy Lardner | 4,960 | 44.50% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,145 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 8

Incumbent Democrat Elias Barela has represented the 8th district since 2007. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Elias Barela (incumbent) | 1,203 | 64.99% |
| | Democratic | Salomon Montano | 648 | 35.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,851 | 100% |
Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district Republican primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Gabaldon | 675 | 53.78% |
| | Republican | Avililo Chavez | 580 | 46.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,255 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Elias Barela (incumbent) | 6,582 | 60.60% |
| | Republican | Paul Gabaldon | 4,279 | 39.40% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,861 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 1,861 | 74.98% |
| | Democratic | Peter Watchman | 621 | 25.02% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,482 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 9th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patricia Lundstrom (incumbent) | 6,511 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,511 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Henry Saavedra (incumbent) | 6,332 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,332 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rick Miera (incumbent) | 9,600 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,600 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ernest Chavez (incumbent) | 6,265 | 65.53% |
| | Republican | Clyde Wheeler | 2,529 | 26.45% |
| | Independent | Robert Schiller | 766 | 8.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,560 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 13

Incumbent Democrat Daniel Silva has represented the 13th district since 1985. Silva lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Eleanor Chavez, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 13th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eleanor Chavez | 1,201 | 53.71% |
| | Democratic | Daniel Silva (incumbent) | 1,035 | 46.29% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,236 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 13th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Eleanor Chavez | 9,992 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,992 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 1,943 | 75.43% |
| | Democratic | Jerry James Sanchez | 633 | 24.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,576 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Miguel Garcia (incumbent) | 6,713 | 77.58% |
| | Republican | Clara Pena | 1,940 | 22.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,653 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 15

Incumbent Republican Teresa Zanetti has represented the 15th district since 2003. Zanetti lost re-election to Democrat Bill O'Neill.
New Mexico House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill O'Neill | 7,532 | 52.08% |
| | Republican | Teresa Zanetti (incumbent) | 6,929 | 47.92% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,461 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 16

Incumbent Democrat Moe Maestas has represented the 16th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Moe Maestas (incumbent) | 9,474 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,474 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edward Sandoval (incumbent) | 9,637 | 66.57% |
| | Republican | Ronald Toya | 4,839 | 33.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,476 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gail Chasey (incumbent) | 10,237 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,237 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sheryl Williams Stapleton (incumbent) | 7,764 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,764 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 20

Incumbent Republican Richard Berry has represented the 20th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Richard Berry (incumbent) | 9,462 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,462 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 21

Incumbent Democrat Mimi Stewart has represented the 21st district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mimi Stewart (incumbent) | 6,015 | 67.38% |
| | Republican | Howard Louis De La Cruz-Bancroft | 2,912 | 32.62% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,927 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 22

Incumbent Republican Kathy McCoy has represented the 22nd district since 2005. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 22nd district Republican primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kathy McCoy (incumbent) | 2,413 | 68.73% |
| | Republican | James Smith | 556 | 15.84% |
| | Republican | Daniel Allen Salzwedel | 542 | 15.44% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,511 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kathy McCoy (incumbent) | 10,140 | 58.37% |
| | Democratic | Janice Saxton | 7,233 | 41.63% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,373 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 23

Incumbent Republican Eric Youngberg has represented the 23rd district since 2003. Youngberg lost re-election to Democrat Benjamin Hayden Rodefer.
New Mexico House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Benjamin Hayden Rodefer | 8,149 | 51.37% |
| | Republican | Eric Youngberg (incumbent) | 7,713 | 48.63% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,862 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 24

Incumbent Republican Janice Arnold-Jones has represented the 24th district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Janice Arnold-Jones (incumbent) | 8,704 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,704 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Danice Picraux (incumbent) | 9,572 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,572 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Al Park (incumbent) | 5,502 | 74.99% |
| | Republican | Rhead Story | 1,835 | 25.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,337 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Larry Larrañaga (incumbent) | 11,882 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,882 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jimmie Hall (incumbent) | 7,274 | 53.56% |
| | Democratic | Shay Rose | 6,306 | 46.44% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,580 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thomas Anderson (incumbent) | 14,871 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,871 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 30

Incumbent Republican Justine Fox-Young has represented the 30th district since 2005. Fox-Young lost re-election to Democrat Karen Giannini.
New Mexico House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Karen Giannini | 6,647 | 50.62% |
| | Republican | Justine Fox-Young (incumbent) | 6,483 | 49.38% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,130 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 31

Incumbent Republican Bill Rehm has represented the 31st district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Rehm (incumbent) | 11,117 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,117 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 32

Incumbent Democrat Dona Irwin has represented the 32nd district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 32nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dona Irwin (incumbent) | 5,325 | 65.38% |
| | Republican | Philip Skinner | 2,820 | 34.62% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,145 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 33

Incumbent Democrat Joni Gutierrez has represented the 33rd district since 2005. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joni Gutierrez (incumbent) | 1,268 | 71.28% |
| | Democratic | Jesus Caro Jr. | 511 | 28.72% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,779 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joni Gutierrez (incumbent) | 7,647 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,647 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mary Helen Garcia (incumbent) | 5,111 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,111 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Antonio Luján (incumbent) | 6,937 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,937 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 36

Incumbent Democrat Andy Nuñez has represented the 36th district since 2001.
New Mexico House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andy Nuñez (incumbent) | 5,432 | 53.60% |
| | Republican | Mike Tellez | 4,703 | 46.40% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,135 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 37

Incumbent Democrat Jeff Steinborn has represented the 37th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Steinborn (incumbent) | 9,305 | 60.53% |
| | Republican | D. Kent Evans | 6,068 | 39.47% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,373 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 38

Incumbent Republican Dianne Hamilton has represented the 38th district since 1999.
New Mexico House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dianne Hamilton (incumbent) | 7,754 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,754 | 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 Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 1,827 | 57.22% |
| | Democratic | Charles Kelly | 1,366 | 42.78% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,193 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rodolpho Martinez (incumbent) | 7,254 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,254 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nick Salazar (incumbent) | 8,758 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,758 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Debbie Rodella (incumbent) | 7,812 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,812 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Roberto Gonzales (incumbent) | 11,597 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,597 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 43

Incumbent Republican Jeannette Wallace has represented the 43rd district since 1991.
New Mexico House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jeannette Wallace (incumbent) | 9,677 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,677 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 44

Incumbent Republican Jane Powdrell-Culbert has represented the 44th district since 2003. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 44th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lisa Cour | 1,373 | 72.99% |
| | Democratic | Gary Alan Van Valin | 508 | 27.01% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,881 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jane Powdrell-Culbert (incumbent) | 11,581 | 54.13% |
| | Democratic | Lisa Cour | 9,812 | 45.87% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,393 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Trujillo (incumbent) | 8,678 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,678 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 46

Incumbent Democrat House Speaker Ben Luján has represented the 46th district since 1975.
New Mexico House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ben Luján (incumbent) | 11,025 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,025 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 47

Incumbent Democrat Peter Wirth has represented the 47th district since 2005. Wirth retired to run for the State Senate and fellow Democrat Brian Egolf won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brian Egolf | 14,305 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,305 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucky Varela (incumbent) | 11,173 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,173 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Tripp (incumbent) | 9,688 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,688 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rhonda Sue King (incumbent) | 9,487 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,487 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 51

Incumbent Republican Gloria Vaughn has represented the 51st district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gloria Vaughn (incumbent) | 3,819 | 54.24% |
| | Democratic | Douglas Matthew Post | 3,222 | 45.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,041 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Cervantes (incumbent) | 6,443 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,443 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 53

Incumbent Democrat Nate Cote has represented the 53rd district since 2007. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 53rd district Republican primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stanford Eric Locke | 619 | 61.65% |
| | Republican | T.E. Fry | 385 | 38.35% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,004 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nate Cote (incumbent) | 5,864 | 59.02% |
| | Republican | Stanford Eric Locke | 4,072 | 40.98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,936 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 54

Incumbent Republican Bill Gray has represented the 54th district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Gray (incumbent) | 4,833 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,833 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 55

Incumbent Democrat John Heaton has represented the 55th district since 1997.
New Mexico House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Heaton (incumbent) | 5,676 | 54.16% |
| | Republican | Cathrynn Brown | 4,805 | 45.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,481 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 56

Incumbent Republican Dub Williams has represented the 56th district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dub Williams (incumbent) | 7,288 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,288 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 57

Incumbent Republican Dan Foley has represented the 57th district since 1999. Foley lost re-nominantion to fellow Republican Dennis Kintigh, who went on to win the general election. Republican primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 57th district Republican primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Kintigh | 2,417 | 56.88% |
| | Republican | Dan Foley (incumbent) | 1,832 | 43.12% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,249 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Kintigh | 8,229 | 66.05% |
| | Democratic | Mary Frances Barron | 4,230 | 33.95% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,459 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Candy Ezzell (incumbent) | 4,208 | 61.62% |
| | Democratic | George Peterson | 2,621 | 38.38% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,829 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nora Espinoza (incumbent) | 6,469 | 65.24% |
| | Democratic | Ellen Wedum | 3,446 | 34.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,915 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 60

Incumbent Democrat Thomas Swisstack has represented the 60th district since 2003. Swisstack didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Jack Thomas won the open seat.
New Mexico House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jack Thomas | 8,362 | 50.85% |
| | Republican | Paula Papponi | 8,084 | 49.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,446 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 61

Incumbent Republican Shirley Tyler has represented the 61st district since 2007.
New Mexico House of Representatives 61st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Shirley Tyler (incumbent) | 4,713 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,713 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Donald Bratton (incumbent) | 8,402 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,402 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 63

Incumbent Democrat Jose Campos II has represented the 63rd district since 2003.
New Mexico House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jose Campos II (incumbent) | 4,001 | 58.77% |
| | Republican | Matthew Rush | 2,807 | 41.23% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,808 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 64

Incumbent Republican Anna Crook has represented the 64th district since 1995.
New Mexico House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anna Crook (incumbent) | 5,977 | 63.95% |
| | Democratic | Mario Trujillo | 3,370 | 36.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,347 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | James Madalena (incumbent) | 8,049 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,049 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Keith Gardner (incumbent) | 7,330 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,330 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 67

Incumbent Republican Brian Moore has represented the 67th district since 2001. Moore didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Dennis Roch won the open seat. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 67th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Craig Cosner | 1,248 | 58.70% |
| | Democratic | Van Robertson | 878 | 41.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,126 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dennis Roch | 5,496 | 55.19% |
| | Democratic | Craig Cosner | 4,463 | 44.81% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,959 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 68

Incumbent Democrat Thomas Garcia has represented the 68th district since 2007. Democratic primary
New Mexico House of Representatives 68th district Democratic primary election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Thomas Garcia (incumbent) | 2,823 | 63.54% |
| | Democratic | Bengie Regensberg | 1,620 | 36.46% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,443 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Thomas Garcia (incumbent) | 8,226 | 72.84% |
| | Republican | Sylvia Olson | 3,067 | 27.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,293 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ken Martinez (incumbent) | 7,457 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,457 | 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, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 1,986 | 43.61% |
| | Democratic | Naomi Montoya | 1,549 | 34.01% |
| | Democratic | Travis Regensberg | 1,019 | 22.38% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,554 | 100% |
General election
New Mexico House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard Vigil (incumbent) | 7,185 | 69.81% |
| | Republican | Mel Root | 3,107 | 30.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,292 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |