2012 New Mexico Senate election

none 2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico September 2023 2012 New Mexico Senate election New Mexico legislative no 2008 New Mexico Senate election 2008 2016 New Mexico Senate election 2016 All 42 seats in the New Mexico Senate 22 November 6, 2012 Timothy Jennings (lost re-election) Democratic 3333ff 32nd - Roswell 27 28 25 3 380,509 57.13% Stuart Ingle Republican ff3333 27th - Portales 15 14Republican Kent Cravens resigned his seat on September 29, 2011. Democrat Lisa Curtis was appointed to fill the balance of his term. 17 3 273,676 41.09% 300px#0671B0 Democratic gain #CA0120 Republican gain #92C5DE Democratic hold #F48882 Republican hold Results by gains and holds 300px #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #0D0596 >90% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #a80000 >90% Results by winning party vote share President pro tempore Timothy Jennings Democratic Mary Kay Papen Democratic The 2012 New Mexico Senate election took place as part of the biennial United States elections. New Mexico voters elected state senators in all 42 of the state senate's districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the New Mexico Senate. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S House, and state house.https://ballotpedia.org/New_Mexico_State_Senate_elections,_2012 New Mexico State Senate elections, 2012 Ballotpedia July 1, 2023 A primary election on June 5, 2012, determined which candidates appeared on the November 6th general election ballot. 2 Predictions SourceRankingAs of GoverningDaigneau Elizabeth Jacobson Louis 2012-10-23 The Latest Chamber-by-Chamber Analysis of the 2012 State Legislative Elections https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-latest-chamber-by-chamber-analysis-2012-state-legislative-elections.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20210224195701/https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-latest-chamber-by-chamber-analysis-2012-state-legislative-elections.html February 24, 2021 2024-07-13 Governing en | Likely D October 24, 2012 Results summary District Incumbent Party Elected senator Party 1 William Sharer Rep William Sharer Rep 2 Steven Neville Rep Steven Neville Rep 3 John Pinto politician Dem John Pinto politician Dem 4 George Muñoz George Muñoz (politician) Dem George Muñoz George Muñoz (politician) Dem 5 Richard Martinez Richard Martinez (politician) Dem Richard Martinez Richard Martinez (politician) Dem 6 Carlos Cisneros Carlos Cisneros (American politician) Dem Carlos Cisneros Carlos Cisneros (American politician) Dem 7 Clinton Harden Rep Pat Woods Pat Woods (politician) Rep 8 Pete Campos Dem Pete Campos Dem 9 John Sapien Dem John Sapien Dem 10 John Ryan John Ryan (New Mexico politician) Rep John Ryan John Ryan (New Mexico politician) Rep 11 Linda Lopez Linda M. Lopez Dem Linda Lopez Linda M. Lopez Dem 12 Jerry Ortiz y Pino Dem Jerry Ortiz y Pino Dem Eric GriegoRedistricted from the 14th district. Dem 13 Dede Feldman Dem Bill O'Neill Bill O'Neill (New Mexico politician) Dem 14 New Seat Michael Padilla Dem 15 Tim Eichenberg Dem Daniel Ivey-Soto Dem 16 Cisco McSorley Dem Cisco McSorley Dem 17 Tim Keller Tim Keller (politician) Dem Tim Keller Tim Keller (politician) Dem 18 Mark Boitano Rep Lisa Torraco Rep 19 Sue Wilson Beffort Rep Sue Wilson Beffort Rep 20 William Payne William Payne (New Mexico politician) Rep William Payne William Payne (New Mexico politician) Rep 21 Lisa Curtis Dem Mark Moores Rep 22 Lynda Lovejoy Dem Benny Shendo Dem 23 Sander Rue Rep Sander Rue Rep 24 Nancy Rodriguez politician Dem Nancy Rodriguez politician Dem 25 Peter Wirth Peter Wirth (politician) Dem Peter Wirth Peter Wirth (politician) Dem 26 Bernadette Sanchez Dem Jacob Candelaria Dem 27 Stuart Ingle Rep Stuart Ingle Rep 28Howie Morales DemHowie Morales Dem 29 Michael Sanchez Michael S. Sanchez Dem Michael Sanchez Michael S. Sanchez Dem 30 David Ulibarri Dem Clemente Sanchez Clemente Sanchez (politician) Dem 31 Cynthia Nava Dem Joe Cervantes Dem 32 Timothy Jennings Dem Cliff Pirtle Rep 33 Rod Adair Rep William Burt William Burt (politician) Rep William Burt William Burt (politician)Redistricted from the 40th district. Rep 34 Vernon Asbill Rep Ron Griggs Rep 35 John Arthur Smith Dem John Arthur Smith Dem 36 Mary Jane Garcia Dem Lee Cotter Rep 37 Stephen Fischmann Dem William Soules Dem 38 Mary Kay Papen Dem Mary Kay Papen Dem 39 Phil Griego Dem Phil Griego Dem 40 New Seat Craig Brandt Rep 41 Carroll Leavell Rep Carroll Leavell Rep 42 Gay Kernan Rep Gay Kernan Rep Party Candi-dates Votes Seats No. % No. +/– % Democratic 34 380,509 57.13% 25 3 59.52% Republican 27 273,676 41.09% 17 3 40.48% Independent 2 11,899 1.79% 0 0.00%Total 63 666,084 100% 42 100% Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 57.13 Republican Republican Party (United States) 41.09 Independent Independent (politician) 1.79 Senate seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 59.52 Republican Republican Party (United States) 40.48 Retiring incumbents Clinton Harden (R-District 7) Eric Griego (D-District 12)Redistricted from the 14th district. Dede Feldman (D-District 13) Tim Eichenberg (D-District 15) Mark Boitano (R-District 18) Bernadette Sanchez (D-District 26) Cynthia Nava (D-District 31) Rod Adair (R-District 33) Vernon Asbill (R-District 34) Stephen Fischmann (D-District 37) Incumbents defeated in the primary election Lynda Lovejoy (D-District 22), defeated by Benny Shendo (D) David Ulibarri (D-District 30), defeated by Clemente Sanchez (D) Incumbents defeated in the general election Lisa Curtis (D-District 21), defeated by Mark Moores (R) Timothy Jennings (D-District 32), defeated by Cliff Pirtle (R) Mary Jane Garcia (D-District 36), defeated by Lee Cotter (R) Detailed results District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35 • District 36 • District 37 • District 38 • District 39 • District 40 • District 41 • District 42__NOTOC__ Source for primary election results:https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/ab8cf881-9c68-44aa-b8dc-daf89148e1ae/2012%20Primary%20Election%20Statewide%20Results.pdf Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico New Mexico Secretary of State July 1, 2023 Source for general election results:https://api.realfile.rtsclients.com/PublicFiles/ee3072ab0d43456cb15a51f7d82c77a2/9b865bc5-6158-483d-b674-cd39f1b0cc6b/2012%20General%20Election%20Statewide%20Results.pdf Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico New Mexico Secretary of State July 1, 2023 District 1 Incumbent Republican William Sharer has represented the 1st district since 2001. New Mexico Senate 1st district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) William Sharer (incumbent) 11,212 70.76% Democratic Party (United States) Matt Dodson 4,633 29.24% 15,845 100% Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Republican Steven Neville has represented the 2nd district since 2005. New Mexico Senate 2nd district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Steven Neville (incumbent) 14,168 100% 14,168 100% Republican Party (United States) District 3 Incumbent Democrat John Pinto has represented the 3rd district since 1977. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Pinto (incumbent) 2,709 72.01% Democratic Party (United States) Matthew Tso 1,053 27.99% 3,762 100% General election New Mexico Senate 3rd district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Pinto (incumbent) 12,578 100% 12,578 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 4 Incumbent Democrat George Muñoz has represented the 4th district since 2009. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 4th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) George Muñoz (incumbent) 2,614 56.31% Democratic Party (United States) Genevieve Jackson 1,708 36.79% Democratic Party (United States) Charles Rountree 320 6.89% 4,642 100% General election New Mexico Senate 4th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) George Muñoz (incumbent) 11,673 100% 11,673 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 5 Incumbent Democrat Richard Martinez has represented the 5th district since 2001. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 5th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Richard Martinez (incumbent) 4,721 57.62% Democratic Party (United States) Alfredo Montoya 3,473 42.38% 8,194 100% General election New Mexico Senate 5th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Richard Martinez (incumbent) 15,255 100% 15,255 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 6 Incumbent Democrat Carlos Cisneros has represented the 6th district since 1985. New Mexico Senate 6th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Carlos Cisneros (incumbent) 17,613 100% 17,613 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 7 Incumbent Republican Clinton Harden has represented the 7th district since 2003. Harden didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Pat Woods won the open seat. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 7th district Republican primary election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Pat Woods 2,296 51.97% Republican Party (United States) Angela Spears 1,997 45.20% Republican Party (United States) Mark Myers 125 2.83% 4,418 100% General election New Mexico Senate 7th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Pat Woods 12,595 100% 12,595 100% Republican Party (United States) District 8 Incumbent Democrat Pete Campos has represented the 8th district since 1991. State Representative Thomas Garcis unsuccessfully challenged Campos for the Democratic nomination. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 8th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Campos (incumbent) 5,376 62.06% Democratic Party (United States) Thomas Garcia 3,286 37.94% 8,662 100% General election New Mexico Senate 8th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Campos (incumbent) 15,820 100% 15,820 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 9 Incumbent Democrat John Sapien has represented the 9th district since 2009. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 9th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Sapien (incumbent) 2,270 55.31% Democratic Party (United States) Benjamin Hayden Rodefer 1,834 44.69% 4,104 100% General election New Mexico Senate 9th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Sapien (incumbent) 11,654 50.35% Republican Party (United States) David Doyle 11,492 49.65% 23,146 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 10 Incumbent Republican John Ryan has represented the 10th district since 2005. New Mexico Senate 10th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) John Ryan (incumbent) 10,063 54.29% Independent (politician) Joseph Carraro 8,474 45.71% 18,537 100% Republican Party (United States) District 11 Incumbent Democrat Linda Lopez has represented the 11th district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 11th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Linda Lopez (incumbent) 8,346 100% 8,346 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 12 The new 12th district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Jerry Ortiz y Pino, who has represented the 12th district since 2005, and Eric Griego, who has represented the 14th district since 2009. Griego retired to run for Congress while Ortiz y Pino was re-elected here. New Mexico Senate 12th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Ortiz y Pino (incumbent) 13,341 100% 13,341 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 13 Incumbent Democrat Dede Feldman has represented the 13th district since 1997. Feldman didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Bill O'Neill won the open seat. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 13th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Bill O'Neill 2,620 52.98% Democratic Party (United States) Carlos Cordova 1,362 27.54% Democratic Party (United States) Chris Catechis 963 19.47% 4,945 100% General election New Mexico Senate 13th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Bill O'Neill 15,516 100% 15,516 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 14 The new 14th district is based in southwestern Bernalillo County and includes much of South Valley. The district has no incumbent. Democrat Michael Padilla won the open seat.https://redistricting.lls.edu/state/new-mexico/?cycle=2020&level=Congress&startdate=2021-12-17 New Mexico - All About Redistricting Justin Levitt Loyola Law School July 1, 2023 Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 14th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Padilla 1,065 40.54% Democratic Party (United States) Eleanor Chavez 798 30.38% Democratic Party (United States) James Taylor 764 29.08% 2,627 100% General election New Mexico Senate 14th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Padilla 8,258 70.68% Independent (politician) Robert Schiller 3,425 29.32% 11,683 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 15 Incumbent Democrat Tim Eichenberg has represented the 15th district since 2009. Eichenberg didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Daniel Ivey-Soto won the open seat. New Mexico Senate 15th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel Ivey-Soto 10,927 52.89% Republican Party (United States) Diane Snyder 9,733 47.11% 20,660 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 16 Incumbent Democrat Cisco McSorley has represented the 16th district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 16th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Cisco McSorley (incumbent) 16,636 100% 16,636 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 17 Incumbent Democrat Tim Keller has represented the 17th district since 2009. New Mexico Senate 17th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Keller (incumbent) 7,481 64.84% Republican Party (United States) Shannon Robinson 4,057 35.16% 11,538 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 18 Incumbent Republican Mark Boitano has represented the 18th district since 1997. Boitano didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Lisa Torraco won the open seat. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 18th district Republican primary election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Lisa Torraco 2,045 61.04% Republican Party (United States) Gerges Scott 1,305 38.96% 3,350 100% General election New Mexico Senate 18th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Lisa Torraco 12,092 51.81% Democratic Party (United States) Bill Tallman 11,248 48.19% 23,340 100% Republican Party (United States) District 19 Incumbent Republican Sue Wilson Beffort has represented the 19th district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 19th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Sue Wilson Beffort (incumbent) 17,546 100% 17,546 100% Republican Party (United States) District 20 Incumbent Republican William Payne has represented the 20th district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 20th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) William Payne (incumbent) 13,626 56.13% Democratic Party (United States) Cornelia Lange 10,651 43.87% 24,277 100% Republican Party (United States) District 21 Incumbent Democrat Lisa Curtis has represented the 21st district since her appointment in 2012 following the resignation of Republican Kent Cravens. Curtis lost re-election to Republican Mark Moores. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 21st district Republican primary election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Mark Moores 2,020 49.88% Republican Party (United States) Robert Doughty III 1,186 29.28% Republican Party (United States) Nancy Cooper 844 20.84% 4,050 100% General election New Mexico Senate 21st district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Mark Moores 14,067 56.64% Democratic Party (United States) Lisa Curtis (incumbent) 10,768 43.36% 24,835 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 22 Incumbent Democrat Lynda Lovejoy has represented the 22nd district since 2007. Lovejoy lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Benny Shendo, who was unopposed in the general election. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Benny Shendo 1,989 40.88% Democratic Party (United States) Lynda Lovejoy (incumbent) 1,776 36.50% Democratic Party (United States) Joshua Madalena 752 15.45% Democratic Party (United States) Anthony Begay 349 7.17% 4,866 100% General election New Mexico Senate 22nd district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Benny Shendo 12,051 100% 12,051 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 23 Incumbent Republican Sander Rue has represented the 23rd district since 2009. New Mexico Senate 23rd district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Sander Rue (incumbent) 14,327 100% 14,327 100% Republican Party (United States) District 24 Incumbent Democrat Nancy Rodriguez has represented the 24th district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 24th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Rodriguez (incumbent) 15,568 100% 15,568 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 25 Incumbent Democrat Peter Wirth has represented the 25th district since 2009. New Mexico Senate 25th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Peter Wirth (incumbent) 26,128 100% 26,128 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 26 Incumbent Democrat Bernadette Sanchez has represented the 26th district since 2001. Sanchez didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Jacob Candelaria won the open seat. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 26th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jacob Candelaria 1,835 68.91% Democratic Party (United States) Carlos Jose Villanueva 828 31.09% 2,663 100% General election New Mexico Senate 26th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jacob Candelaria 11,463 100% 11,463 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 27 Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Stuart Ingle has represented the 27th district since 1985. New Mexico Senate 27th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Stuart Ingle (incumbent) 12,088 100% 12,088 100% Republican Party (United States) District 28 Incumbent Democrat Howie Morales has represented the 28th district since 2009. New Mexico Senate 28th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Howie Morales (incumbent) 15,702 100% 15,702 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 29 Incumbent Democrat and Majority Leader Michael Sanchez has represented the 29th district since 1993. New Mexico Senate 29th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Sanchez (incumbent) 9,001 55.43% Republican Party (United States) David Chavez 7,237 44.57% 16,238 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 30 Incumbent Democrat David Ulibarri has represented the 30th district since 2006. Ulibari lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Clemente Sanchez, who went on to win the general election. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 30th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Clemente Sanchez 1,235 31.08% Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Velasquez 1,226 30.85% Democratic Party (United States) David Ulibarri (incumbent) 889 22.37% Democratic Party (United States) Randolph Marshall Collins 624 15.70% 3,974 100% General election New Mexico Senate 30th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Clemente Sanchez 8,844 53.03% Republican Party (United States) Vickie Perea 7,833 46.97% 16,677 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 31 Incumbent Democrat Cynthia Nava has represented the 31st district since 1993. Nava didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat Joe Cervantes won the open seat. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 31st district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Cervantes 960 61.46% Democratic Party (United States) Jesus Ruben Segura 602 38.54% 1,562 100% General election New Mexico Senate 31st district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Cervantes 7,513 68.26% Republican Party (United States) Brett Preston 3,493 31.74% 11,006 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 32 Incumbent Democrat and President Pro Tempore Timothy Jennings has represented the 32nd district since 1979. Jennings lost re-election to Republican Cliff Pirtle. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 32nd district Republican primary election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Cliff Pirtle 1,018 50.22% Republican Party (United States) Chad Hammill 1,009 49.78% 2,027 100% General election New Mexico Senate 32nd district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Cliff Pirtle 5,930 52.26% Democratic Party (United States) Timothy Jennings (incumbent) 5,418 47.74% 11,348 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 33 The new 33rd district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Rod Adair, who has represented the 33rd district since 1997, and William Burt, who has represented the 40th district since 2011. Adair didn't seek re-election and Burt was re-elected here. New Mexico Senate New Mexico Senate 33rd district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) William Burt (incumbent) 12,292 65.31% Democratic Party (United States) Stephanie Dubois 6,530 34.69% 18,822 100% Republican Party (United States) District 34 Incumbent Republican Vernon Asbill has represented the 34th district since 2005. Asbill didn't seek re-election and fellow Republican Ron Griggs won the open seat. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 34th district Republican primary election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Ron Griggs 1,783 57.53% Republican Party (United States) Sarah Dion Kidd-Johnson 1,316 42.47% 3,099 100% General election New Mexico Senate 34th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Ron Griggs 9,647 67.67% Democratic Party (United States) Ellen Wedum 4,610 32.33% 14,257 100% Republican Party (United States) District 35 Incumbent Democrat John Arthur Smith has represented the 35th district since 1989. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 35th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Arthur Smith (incumbent) 2,031 56.00% Democratic Party (United States) Larry Martinez 1,596 44.00% 3,627 100% General election New Mexico Senate 35th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Arthur Smith (incumbent) 10,446 60.97% Republican Party (United States) Russell Allen 6,688 39.03% 17,134 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 36 Incumbent Democrat Mary Jane Garcia has represented the 36th district since 1989. Garcia lost re-election to Republican Lee Cotter. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 36th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Jane Garcia (incumbent) 1,355 57.98% Democratic Party (United States) Oscar Vasquez Butler 982 42.02% 2,337 100% General election New Mexico Senate 36th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Lee Cotter 9,146 53.89% Democratic Party (United States) Mary Jane Garcia (incumbent) 7,826 46.11% 16,972 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 37 Incumbent Democrat Stephen Fischmann has represented the 37th district since 2009. Fischmann didn't seek re-election and fellow Democrat William Soules won the open seat. New Mexico Senate 37th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) William Soules 9,330 52.16% Republican Party (United States) Cathey Jo Alberson 8,557 47.84% 17,887 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 38 Incumbent Democrat Mary Kay Papen has represented the 38th district since 2001. New Mexico Senate 38th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Kay Papen (incumbent) 9,464 66.43% Republican Party (United States) Neal Hooks 4,783 33.57% 14,247 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 39 Incumbent Democrat Phil Griego has represented the 39th district since 1997. Democratic primary New Mexico Senate 39th district Democratic primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Phil Griego (incumbent) 1,884 43.55% Democratic Party (United States) Jack Sullivan 1,434 33.15% Democratic Party (United States) Nicole Castellano 1,008 23.30% 4,326 100% General election New Mexico Senate 39th district general election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Phil Griego (incumbent) 10,148 55.32% Republican Party (United States) Aubrey Dunn Jr. 8,195 44.68% 18,343 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 40 The new 40th district is based in southwestern Sandoval County and includes much of Rio Rancho. The district has no incumbent. Republican Craig Brandt won the open seat. Republican primary New Mexico Senate 40th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Craig Brandt 1,363 62.18% Republican Party (United States) R. Morgan Braden 829 37.82% 2,192 100% General election New Mexico Senate 40th district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Craig Brandt 9,982 55.30% Democratic Party (United States) Linda Allison 8,069 44.70% 18,051 100% Republican Party (United States) District 41 Incumbent Republican Carroll Leavell has represented the 41st district since 1997. New Mexico Senate 41st district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Carroll Leavell (incumbent) 8,413 100% 8,413 100% Republican Party (United States) District 42 Incumbent Republican Gay Kernan has represented the th district since 2002. New Mexico Senate 42nd district general election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Gay Kernan (incumbent) 14,414 100% 14,414 100% Republican Party (United States) See also 2012 United States elections 2012 United States presidential election in New Mexico 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico 2012 New Mexico House of Representatives election Notes References State Senate Category:New Mexico Senate elections New Mexico Senate