Redistricting Recap Episode 20: New Mexico
Quick Update:
Mary Miller (R) is running in IL-15, not IL-12 as previously stated. Both districts are Safe R either way.
Previous episodes:
New Mexico's districts are all light blue. This is a gerrymander which will likely cost Republicans a seat going forward, however all three districts are winnable for Republicans, at least in theory.
#3 NM-1
Incumbent: Melanie Stansbury (D)
Predecessor: NM-1 (Safe D)
Lean: D+8.3
Ranking: Lean D
Location: Albuquerque
#2 NM-3
Incumbent: Teresa Leger Fernandez (D)
Predecessor: NM-3 (Safe D)
Lean: D+7.1
Ranking: Lean D
Location: North New Mexico
#1 NM-2
Incumbent: Yvette Herrell (R)
Predecessor: NM-2 (Safe R)
Lean: D+2.4
Ranking: Tossup
Location: South New Mexico
Net change: -2 Safe D, +2 Lean D, +1 Tossup, -1 Safe R
Running Total: -3 Safe D +7 Lean D, -1 Tossup, -9 Lean R, +9 Safe R (+4 D, -1 T)
Posted Jan 3, 2022, 2:57 PM UTC