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NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO
2006 House Races
The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics.
The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838.

Delegation At A Glance (District Map)
• Total House seats: 3
• 109th Congress: 2 R, 1 D
• 110th Congress: 2 R, 1 D


Jump To District:
NM-01  ·  NM-02  ·  NM-03

NM-01


District Profile: In Albuquerque in 1975, Bill Gates founded a little company called Micro-Soft in the 1st District. But the software maker moved its 16 employees to Seattle in 1979. Full Profile
2006 Results: Heather Wilson (R) defeated Patricia Madrid (D) by 861 votes


Heather Wilson (R)

Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Wilson was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-323-9017
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
Patricia Madrid (D)

Madrid, the state attorney general, was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-242-6000
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile


NM-02


District Profile: Demographically and politically, the 2nd District is diverse. It includes most, but not all, of New Mexico's Little Texas -- mostly Anglo-American and solidly conservative. Full Profile
2006 Results: Steve Pearce (R) defeated Albert Kissling (D) by 59-40%


Steve Pearce (R)

Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; Pearce was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-523-4906
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
Albert Kissling (D)

Kissling, a retired minister, was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-525-9133
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile


NM-03


District Profile: For 100 years, artists have been coming to the 3rd District, attracted by the scenery and a unique civilization that is part Indian, part Anglo, part Spanish and only a little Mexican. Full Profile
2006 Results: Tom Udall (D) defeated Ronald Dolin (R) by 75-25%


Tom Udall (D)

Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Udall was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-690-6701
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
Ron Dolin (R)

Dolin, a mechanical engineer, was unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 505-672-3581
• Campaign Web site




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