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Bill Richardson (D) defeated John Dendahl (R), 69% to 31%.
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 Gov. Bill Richardson (D)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Richardson was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Nov. 15, 1947; Pasadena, Calif.
- Family: Married (Barbara)
- Education: Tufts University, M.A., 1971; B.A., 1970
- Professional Career: Secretary, Department of Energy, 1998-2000; U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1997-98; president, Richardson Trade Group, 1978-82; executive director, New Mexico Democratic Party, 1978; staff, Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee, 1975-78; congressional liaison, Department of State, 1973-75
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1982-97
John Dendahl (R)
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J.R. Damron dropped out after winning the June 21 primary, allowing state Republicans to appoint Dendahl as their nominee.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Sept. 28, 1938; Santa Fe, N.M.
- Family: Married (Jackie); five children
- Education: University of Colorado, B.S., 1961
- Professional Career: Syndicated columnist, 2003-present; chairman, state Republican Party, 1994-2002; secretary of economic development and tourism, 1988-90; member, New Mexico Investment Council; vice president, Thermo Electron; president, First National Bank of Santa Fe; engineer & president, various engineering corporations
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Bill Richardson (D)
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268,674
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55%
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John Sanchez (R)
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189,090
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39%
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David Bacon (Green)
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26,465
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5%
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Gary E. Johnson (R)
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271,948
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55%
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Martin Chavez (D)
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226,755
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45%
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